DG SME

Sify; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sify Infinit Spaces Limited is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) Diesel Generators & Electrical Systems for its data center operations in Rabale. The role requires hands‑on expertise with large DG sets, LV/MV/HV distribution, and strong capability in troubleshooting, fault analysis, and major overhauls.

You will support site teams, ensure safety practices, and align maintenance with OEM guidelines.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineer with hands‑on DG experience.
• Experience in large capacity DG systems and LV/MV/HV distribution.
• Knowledge of DG specifications, protection philosophy and submittals.
• Willingness to go on site and guide teams for reliability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deep knowledge of diesel engines, alternators, AVR, governors and fuel systems.
• Troubleshoot DG issues; perform RCA and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Coordinate DG parallel operation, synchronization and load sharing.
• Review drawings, protection schemes and OEM maintenance recommendations.
• Develop and standardize maintenance procedures and checklists.
• Lead site teams and mentor operations staff on DG reliability.
• Support equipment/vendor technical evaluation and CCTV reviews.

Skills

Diesel Generator systems

DG troubleshooting

Electrical distribution

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

DG testing

IS/IEC standards

Vendor evaluation

Mentoring site teams

Parallel operation

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Sify Infinit Spaces Limited was created as a subsidiary to house all investments into the Data Center space, specifically colocation. As on date, Sify has 12 Data Center locations spread across India and offers approximately 200MW of IT power to the market with 2 more to be ready by the end of the year. The latest iteration of our Data Centers is AI ready, liquid cooled certified for GPX ready workloads. Apart from these, Sify has also built Data Centers for multiple state governments to house and expand their digital ambitions.

Location: Rabale

Job Description

Position: Subject Matter Expert (SME) Diesel Generators & Electrical Systems

Function: Data Center Engineering / Operations

We are looking for an experienced Diesel Generator SME with strong hands‑on expertise in large-capacity DG systems and good working knowledge of LV, MV and HV electrical distribution systems, preferably from data centers, critical facilities, utilities, or large industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Thorough technical knowledge of diesel engines, alternators, excitation/AVR systems, governors, starting systems, fuel systems, cooling, lubrication and DG controls.
• Strong capability in DG troubleshooting, failure analysis, RCA, preventive/predictive maintenance and major overhauling practices.
• Experience with large-capacity DG sets operating in parallel, synchronization, load sharing, load sequencing and AMF/ATS schemes.
• Good understanding of LV/MV/HV electrical distribution, including switchgear, transformers, protection systems, relays, breakers, busbars and earthing.
• Ability to diagnose engine, alternator, electrical and control‑related failures and support site teams during critical breakdowns.
• Knowledge of DG testing, load‑bank testing, commissioning, performance validation and reliability improvement.
• Strong understanding of applicable IS/IEC standards, CPCB requirements, electrical safety practices and OEM maintenance recommendations.
• Capability to review DG specifications, drawings, protection philosophy, technical submittals and support equipment/vendor technical evaluation.
• Develop and standardize maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, checklists and reliability practicesacross data center sites.
• Train and technically mentor site engineering and operations teams.

Preferred Profile:

Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience, including significant hands‑on experience with large diesel generators and critical electrical infrastructure. OEM/service experience with major DG/engine/alternator manufacturers would be an advantage.

Key expectation: This should be a hands‑on technical SME role, not purely a managerial position. The person should be capable of going to site, diagnosing complex DG/electrical problems, identifying root causes and guiding teams through corrective action and long-term reliability improvements.