Electrical Instrumentation Engineer / Technician

PN Gro Bio

Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District

On-site

INR 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

PN Gro Bio in Telangana seeks an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer/Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance across a Biogas plant. You will troubleshoot motors, drives, panels and electrical systems to minimize downtime and ensure reliable operation.

Responsibilities include PLC/SCADA fault support, interlocks, sensor and transmitter checks, and collaboration with instrumentation/automation teams. On-site work with safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

ITI or diploma in electrical trades with industrial maintenance exposure.
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or related field preferred.
Experience with biogas or process plants is a plus.

Responsibilities

Carry out preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of all electrical equipment across the Biogas plant.
Ensure maximum equipment availability and minimum plant downtime through troubleshooting and maintenance.
Maintain and troubleshoot LT electrical distribution systems, panels, MCC/PCCs and control circuits.
Troubleshoot faults in pumps, digestor agitators, dewatering equipment, blowers and compressors.
Support PLC/SCADA instrumentation faults and interlocks in coordination with automation team.
Record maintenance activities, motor history, VFD faults and spare consumption for RCA.

Skills

Electrical Systems

LT distribution

MCC/PCC panels

AC/DC motors

Transformers

DG sets

APFC panels

Earthing protection

VFDs

Star-delta starters

Soft starters

PLC & SCADA

Sensors & transmitters

Interlocks

Control valves & actuators

Troubleshooting

Drawings & troubleshooting

Education

ITI Electrical

Diploma Electrical

B.E. / B.Tech Electrical

Electrical & Electronics

Job description

Electrical Instrumentation Engineer / Technician

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of all electrical equipment across the Biogas plant.

Ensure maximum electrical equipment availability and minimum plant downtime through timely troubleshooting and maintenance.

Troubleshoot electrical faults in:

slurry pumps
Digestor agitators
Recirculation pumps
Dewatering equipment
Biogas blowers
Gas purification and membrane systems
Compressors
CBG dispensing/filling systems
Biomanure processing equipment
Utility equipment

Maintain and troubleshoot AC motors, VFDs, soft starters, DOL/star-delta starters, contactors, relays, MCCs, PCCs and control panels.

Maintain and monitor the plant's LT electrical distribution system, including:

LT panels
MCC/PCC panels
Transformers
APFC panels
DG sets
UPS/control power systems
Electrical protection systems
Earthing and lightning protection systems

Monitor electrical parameters such as voltage, current, power factor, kW, kVA, frequency and motor loading and identify abnormal operating conditions.

Perform routine inspection of motors, panels, cables, VFDs, transformers and electrical connections for overheating, abnormal noise, loose connections and insulation deterioration.

Carry out motor insulation resistance testing, cable testing, earth resistance testing and other electrical health checks as per the maintenance schedule.

Maintain and troubleshoot VFDs and motor control circuits, including parameter checking, fault diagnosis and resetting.

Support troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, sensors, control valves and interlocks in coordination with the automation/instrumentation team.

Understand and troubleshoot process interlocks and emergency shutdown circuits associated with the CBG plant.

Support installation, testing and commissioning of new electrical equipment during plant expansion, modification and optimization.

Maintain electrical systems associated with biogas purification, compression and CBG storage/cascade systems.

Ensure electrical equipment installed in hazardous/gas areas is properly maintained and operated in accordance with applicable safety requirements.

Coordinate with production, mechanical, instrumentation and process teams to identify the root cause of equipment failures.

Respond immediately to electrical breakdowns and critical plant trips, including during night shifts and emergencies.

Maintain detailed records of:

Preventive maintenance
Breakdown maintenance
Motor history
VFD faults
Electrical inspections
Spare consumption
Equipment downtime
Corrective actions

Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Maintain adequate stock of critical electrical spares and coordinate with stores/procurement for timely replenishment.

Assist in identifying opportunities for energy reduction and improvement of plant electrical efficiency.

Ensure strict compliance with LOTO, Permit-to-Work, PPE, electrical isolation and CBG plant safety procedures.

Required Technical Skills

Electrical Systems
LT electrical distribution systems
MCC and PCC panels
AC/DC motors
Transformers
DG sets
APFC panels
Circuit breakers and protection systems
Industrial cables and cable termination
Earthing and lightning protection
Motor & Drive Systems
DOL starters
Star-delta starters
Soft starters
VFDs
Motor protection
Overload and short-circuit protection
Motor insulation testing
Automation
Basic-to-intermediate knowledge of PLC and SCADA
Ability to troubleshoot PLC panel wiring and I/O
Understanding of sensors and transmitters
Understanding of electrical/process interlocks
Basic knowledge of control valves and actuators
Ability to coordinate with instrumentation/automation engineers during PLC or SCADA faults
Drawings & Troubleshooting