Electrical Maintenance Engineer 400kV / 765kV EHV Transmission

Line (O&M;)

Company: BACS Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Industry: Power Transmission & Distribution / Electrical Engineering / Infrastructure

Department: Transmission Line Operations & Maintenance (O&M;)

Function: EHV Transmission Line Maintenance & Asset Management

Voltage Level: 400kV / 765kV EHV Transmission Lines

Job Location: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka.

Experience Required: 3 - 8 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job Summary

BACS is hiring experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers for the Operations & Maintenance of 400kV / 765kV Extra High Voltage (EHV) Transmission Lines across India.

The selected candidate will be responsible for Preventive Maintenance, Predictive/Condition-Based Inspections, Breakdown Maintenance, Line Patrolling, Tower Inspections, Right-of-Way (ROW) Monitoring, Shutdown Coordination and Emergency Restoration Activities.

The position requires practical knowledge of EHV transmission towers, conductors, insulator strings, earth wires, Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), line hardware, tower foundations and associated transmission line components.

The primary objective is to maintain transmission line reliability, minimize outages, identify potential defects and ensure safe and timely execution of maintenance activities.

Role & responsibilities

1. EHV Transmission Line Preventive Maintenance

- Plan, coordinate and execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities for 400kV / 765kV transmission lines.
- Conduct periodic inspections and condition assessments of transmission line components.
- Identify potential equipment deterioration and coordinate preventive corrective measures.
- Ensure maintenance activities follow approved schedules, procedures and client requirements.

2. Transmission Line Patrolling & Route Inspection

- Conduct routine tower-to-tower patrolling, route surveys and line inspections.
- Identify damaged components, abnormal conditions, vegetation encroachment and potential safety hazards.
- Record tower-wise observations, defects and maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate timely rectification of identified line abnormalities.

3. Transmission Tower Inspection & Maintenance

- Inspect tower structures, members, bracings, bolts, nuts, clamps and associated hardware.
- Identify corrosion, missing members, loose fasteners, structural damage and abnormal tower conditions.
- Monitor tower alignment, foundation conditions and visible structural deterioration.
- Coordinate maintenance and rectification activities through authorized field teams.

4. Insulator String & Hardware Maintenance

- Inspect suspension and tension insulator strings, fittings, clamps, connectors and associated hardware.
- Identify damaged, cracked, contaminated or defective insulators and hardware components.
- Coordinate insulator replacement, hardware tightening and corrective maintenance under approved work procedures.
- Maintain inspection records and defect rectification status.

5. Conductor, Jumper & Line Hardware Inspection

- Inspect conductors, jumpers, spacers, vibration dampers, clamps and associated line fittings.
- Identify conductor damage, broken strands, loose fittings, abnormal sag and other defects.
- Coordinate corrective maintenance and replacement activities according to approved procedures.




- Verify rectification quality and maintain maintenance records.

6. Earth Wire & OPGW Inspection

- Inspect earth wires, Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), fittings, clamps and related accessories.
- Identify visible damage, loose fittings, abnormal sag and potential defects.
- Coordinate OPGW-related maintenance with authorized technical and communication teams.
- Maintain inspection findings and corrective action records.

7. Tower Foundation, Earthing & Corrosion Monitoring

- Inspect tower foundations for cracks, erosion, settlement, waterlogging and structural abnormalities.
- Monitor tower earthing arrangements and coordinate applicable earthing inspections and testing.
- Identify corrosion, damaged galvanization and deteriorated structural components.
- Coordinate preventive repairs and maintenance requirements with the responsible teams.

8. Right-of-Way (ROW) & Vegetation Management

- Conduct regular ROW inspections to identify vegetation encroachment and unsafe activities near transmission corridors.
- Monitor tree growth, construction activities, access restrictions and other potential line clearance concerns.
- Coordinate vegetation management and ROW clearance through approved procedures.
- Report encroachments, landowner concerns and access-related issues to management.

9. Breakdown Maintenance & Fault Rectification

- Respond to transmission line faults, breakdowns and emergency maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate fault location, site inspection and defect identification with authorized O&M; teams.
- Support planning and execution of corrective maintenance and restoration activities.
- Maintain fault reports, breakdown records and corrective action documentation.

10. Shutdown Planning & Maintenance Coordination

- Coordinate planned maintenance shutdown requirements with the client and authorized system operations personnel.
- Prepare manpower, tools, materials and work execution plans for shutdown activities.
- Ensure work begins only after required shutdown approvals, isolation, earthing and Permit-to-Work clearances.
- Coordinate maintenance completion, site clearance and formal permit closure before line restoration.

11. Emergency Restoration & Line Reliability

- Support emergency response during line failures, tower damage and major transmission faults.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials and access arrangements for emergency restoration.
- Assist in restoration planning, execution monitoring and post-restoration inspections.
- Support efforts to minimize downtime while maintaining mandatory safety and technical requirements.

12. EHV Safety, PTW & Work-at-Height Compliance

- Ensure strict compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation and EHV safety procedures.
- Verify that required shutdown, isolation, earthing and safety clearances are established by authorized personnel before work begins.
- Ensure personnel use appropriate PPE, fall-protection equipment and approved tools.
- Coordinate toolbox talks,



safety briefings and emergency preparedness activities.
- Ensure tower climbing and elevated maintenance activities are undertaken only by medically cleared, trained and authorized personnel.

13. Maintenance Tools, Materials & Equipment Management

- Coordinate availability of maintenance tools, testing instruments, lifting equipment and required consumables.
- Monitor material requirements for insulators, hardware, conductors, fittings and other line components.
- Ensure proper handling, storage and inspection of maintenance equipment.
- Report material shortages, damaged tools and procurement requirements.

14. Transmission Line Reliability & Performance Monitoring

- Monitor recurring defects, maintenance backlogs and transmission line condition trends.
- Identify opportunities to improve preventive maintenance effectiveness and reduce avoidable outages.
- Support investigation of equipment failures and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate maintenance activities to achieve contractual O&M; performance requirements.

Required Technical Skills

- 400kV / 765kV EHV Transmission Line O&M;
- Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Transmission Line Patrolling & Route Inspection
- Transmission Tower Inspection & Maintenance
- Insulator String & Line Hardware Maintenance
- Conductor, Jumper & Spacer Inspection
- Earth Wire & OPGW Inspection
- Tower Foundation & Earthing Monitoring
- ROW Inspection & Vegetation Management
- Shutdown Maintenance & Fault Restoration
- Permit-to-Work (PTW) & LOTO Procedures
- EHV Electrical Safety & Work-at-Height
- Manpower Supervision & Contractor Coordination
- Maintenance Planning & Defect Management
- O&M; Documentation, MIS & Reporting

Preferred candidate profile

- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- 3 - 8 years of relevant experience in 400kV / 765kV EHV Transmission Line Operations & Maintenance.
- Hands-on experience in preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, line patrolling and tower inspections.
- Strong knowledge of transmission towers, conductors, insulators, OPGW, earth wires and associated line hardware.
- Experience in ROW monitoring, shutdown coordination, defect rectification and maintenance reporting.
- Practical understanding of PTW, electrical isolation, earthing and EHV safety requirements.
- Experience supervising maintenance technicians, linemen and contractor teams.
- Ability to work independently at remote transmission line locations.
- Robust technical problem-solving, field coordination and reporting skills.
- Willingness to relocate and work at PAN India project sites.

Medical Fitness & Work-at-Height Requirements Transmission line maintenance may involve remote field inspections, tower climbing and working at significant heights.

Candidates must be willing and capable of performing assigned field duties, subject to applicable medical fitness and safety requirements.

Tower climbing and Work-at-Height activities require appropriate medical clearance, training, fall-protection equipment, rescue arrangements and site authorization.

Mandatory Requirement: Practical experience in 400kV / 765kV EHV Transmission Line Maintenance and familiarity with applicable transmission line safety procedures.

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Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bacsenergy.com

📌 Electrical Maintenance Engineer ,EHV Transmission Line (O&M) (Gujarat)
🏢 BACS ENERGY
📍 Gujarat