Electrical Maintenance Engineer ,EHV Transmission Line (O&M)
Bacs Energy
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Job summary
BACS Energy Pvt. Ltd. is seeking experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers for the Operations & Maintenance of 400kV / 765kV Extra High Voltage transmission lines across India.
The role covers preventive maintenance, line patrolling, tower inspections, ROW monitoring and emergency restoration, with a focus on reliability, safety and timely execution of activities.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3–8 years in EHV transmission line O&M.
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Knowledge of 400kV/765kV systems and associated transmission line components.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate and execute preventive maintenance for 400kV/765kV lines.
- Conduct tower patrolling, route inspections and line inspections.
- Inspect tower structures, insulators, conductors and hardware for defects.
- Coordinate maintenance and rectification with field teams.
- Monitor ROW and vegetation management near corridors.
- Coordinate shutdowns and emergency restoration activities.
- Record observations, defects and maintenance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with schedules, procedures and client requirements.
- Maintain inspection findings and corrective action records.
- Support fault location and corrective maintenance planning.
Skills
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Job description
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinate planned maintenance shutdown requirements with the client and authorized system operations personnel.
- Prepare manpower, tools, materials and work execution plans for shutdown activities.
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