Senior Engineer Electrical Utility Maintenance The Senior Engineer Electrical Utility Maintenance is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, safety, of electrical utility systems. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for power distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Maintenance Management
- Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Ensure maximum uptime and reliability of electrical utility equipment.
- Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Electrical Utility Operations
- Monitor operation and maintenance of:
- HT/LT distribution systems
- Transformers
- Switchgear (VCB, ACB, MCCB)
- DG sets and emergency power systems
- UPS systems and battery banks
- Power factor correction systems
- Substations and power distribution networks
Reliability & Improvement
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA)
for major equipment failures.
- Recommend upgrades and energy-saving initiatives.
- Optimize maintenance costs while maintaining system reliability.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and statutory regulations.
- Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain maintenance records and equipment history.
- Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
Experience
- 6–12 years of experience in electrical utility maintenance.
- Experience in manufacturing industries, utilities, or process industries preferred.
- Hands-on experience with HT/LT systems and substation maintenance.