Assistant Engineer - Electrical

Jindal Power; Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal Power in India seeks a senior Shift Engineer to operate and monitor BTG and BOP equipment during shift operations. The role ensures safe, reliable, and economical generation with emphasis on HT/LT switchgear and related equipment performance.

You will lead compliance with PTW and LOTO protocols, coordinate with Control Room, and drive preventive maintenance actions to minimize downtime while optimizing plant efficiency and safety standards across 150MW+ capacity units.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years of experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in handling Shift activities of BTG/BOP area.
• Expertise in equipment condition monitoring, HT and LT switchgear maintenance and trouble shooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor BTG and BOP equipment during shift operations.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and economical operation of the generating unit.
• Monitoring and maintain plant HT/LT motors, Power and Distribution Transformers & HT/LT switchgear parameters within prescribed operating limits.
• Coordinate with the Control Room Shift In charge for smooth plant operation.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Enforce strict PTW, LOTO protocols and statutory safety norms to ensure zero accidents/incidents during maintenance works.

Skills

HT/LT switchgear

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment monitoring

Education

B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Focus Area

Functions - Weightage

BTG Shift Operations - 40%

HT and LT switchgear trouble shooting - 40%

Vacuum circuit breakers - 10%

Air circuit breakers - 10%

Desired Qualification & Experience

• B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years of experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in handling Shift activities of BTG/BOP area.
• Expertise in equipment condition monitoring, HT and LT switchgear maintenance and trouble shooting.

Industry Type Exposure

Thermal Power plant 150MW or Above capacity

Roles and Responsibility/ Duties to be performed.

• Operate and monitor BTG and BOP equipment during shift operations.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and economical operation of the generating unit.
• Monitoring and maintain plant HT/LT motors, Power and Distribution Transformers & HT/LT switchgear parameters within prescribed operating limits.
• Coordinate with the Control Room Shift In charge for smooth plant operation.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Enforce strict PTW, LOTO protocols and statutory safety norms to ensure zero accidents/incidents during maintenance works.

Functional Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: Mastery of HT/LT motor construction, breaker mechanisms and protection schemes for effective troubleshooting and system reliability.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Support: Assist maintenance teams by identifying equipment abnormalities and recommending preventive actions.
• Emergency Handling: Ability to respond effectively to boiler trips, turbine trips, generator trips, blackout conditions, and other emergencies.

Behavioral & Management Competencies:

• Leadership and Teamwork: Ability to guide operators, supervise technicians, allocate work, and ensure adherence to operational and maintenance procedures.
• Problem-Solving and Resilience: Demonstrate analytical thinking to resolve equipment issues during high-pressure plant tripping situations.
• Strategic Resource Management: Effectively plans, utilizes, and optimizes available manpower, equipment, utilities, and materials to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while minimizing downtime and operational costs.

Employment Type

Full Time