Lead - Electrical

Apraava; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apraava is seeking a senior engineer to oversee wind project installation, testing and commissioning. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, while managing contractors and ensuring compliance with standards.

The role requires strong on-site leadership, hands-on inspection, and the ability to produce detailed technical reports and handover documents for O&M teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with extensive field experience.
• Post Graduation in Project/ Construction Management preferred.
• Wind project installation experience and electrical systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Monitor erection, installation, testing and pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and contractors to meet quality and schedule targets.
• Prepare progress reports, documentation, and handover to O&M; manage contractor interfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Post Graduation in Project/ Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities

• Monitor the installation of Balance of Plant works: EHV Line, PSS, GSS Bay extension work, 33 KV Line, USS
• Ensure that all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Monitor project progress and ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and contractors to ensure that the project is delivered to the required quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and tests to ensure that the system is operating correctly and efficiently.
• Prepare reports and documentation on project progress and technical specifications.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders to ensure that their needs and requirements are met.
• Manage and monitor the work of other engineers, technicians, and contractors on site.
• Post erection/ installation complete the inspection and testing checklists mentioning the observations, if any. In case of major observations/ Defects, notify site management and issue Quality NCRs/ Observation reports to EPC Partners and subsequent follow-ups to get the detects/ observations cleared.
• Witness of testing and pre-commissioning/ commissioning activities.
• Handing over of Assets to O&M
• Billing & Contractor Management

Major Activities

• Monitor the Erection/ Installation, Testing & pre-commissioning, Commissioning activities of the following as per SOP & FQP:
• Transmission Line works, e.g. Tower Foundation/ Erection, Stringing of Conductors & OPGW,
• PSS Erection & Installation works: Structure & Equipment Erection, Main Power Transformer & Auxiliary Transformers Erection, Laying of Bus Bar, Power & Control Cables, Termination of Cables at various Equipment’s e.g., Circuit Breakers, Isolators, Earth Switch, Current Transformer, Potential Transformer, Main Power Transformers along with NIFPS, Earthing Material, Conductor, OPGW, Insulators & hardware.
• Main Control Room: Installation of Control & Relay Panels, 220 KV, 33kV Switchgear, SCADA Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery Bank, ACDB, DCDB, LDB, FOTE, Power plant Monitoring systems, WMS etc. Cable Laying & Termination as per cable schedule.
• 33 KV Line work: installation & Monitoring of 33 KV line work (SC & DC Line) as per FQP/ SOP / Approved drawings
• Finalization of Pending Points, Handing over of BOP systems to O&M
• Monitor SCADA, communication systems, protection systems and metering systems installation.

Inspection & Validation on Receipt of the following

• Inspection & Validation on Receipt of the following:
• Transmission Line Materials: Stub & Tower materials, Earthing Material, Conductor, OPGW, Insulators & hardware.
• PSS Equipment/Materials: Foundation Stubs & Structure Material, Bus Bar, Circuit Breakers, Isolators, Earth Switch, Current Transformer, Potential Transformer, Main Power Transformers along with NIFPS, Earthing Material, Conductor, OPGW, Insulators & hardware.
• Main Control Room Equipment/Materials: Control & Relay Panels, 33kV Switchgear, SCADA Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery Bank, ACDB, DCDB, LDB, etc.
• USS Equipment / Materials: Control & Relay Panels, structure Materials, Transformer, VCB, CT, PT, etc.,
• 33 KV Line Materials: Poles, structures, Conductors, OFC & other related materials
• Post Inspection complete the inspection checklist mentioning the observations, if any. In case of major observations/ Defects, notify site management and issue Quality NCRs/ Observation reports to EPC Partners and subsequent follow-ups to get the detects/ observations cleared.
• Maintaining Valid Records, Updated drawings, FQP, SOP, Checklist , DPR , Material Register, Delay Register,
• Coordination with Teams for Pre-commissioning & Commissioning , STPT and other relevant activities
• Billing & Contractor Management
• Finalization and certification of Measurement sheet and Job completion certificate/ Running Bills based on Milestone as per vendor agreement

HSSE

• Provide input to Project Management team on HSSE observation aspect to Project Management team.
• Make observations of safety non-conformance for each contractor. Conduct discussions with contractors about safety improvements.
• Attend and conduct the TBT and Sunset meeting.
• Ensure PPE compliance at site as per agreed standards
• Ensure and adhere the PTW system during project phase
• Any safety non-compliance at site, bring immediate attention to Project Management team.
• Ensure LTI free site during project phase.
• Create awareness of BBS and other safety initiatives

Internal Clients

• Construction and Project Management Team
• Engineering, BD & Commercial Team, HSSE, Quality Team - for providing information

External Clients

• EPC Partners, third party execution monitoring agencies & OEMs, Govt Bodies like CEIG, SECI, CTU

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) / Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Additional Qualification: - Post Graduation in Project/ Construction Management will be preferred

Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Wind projects Electrical systems
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, codes, and standards in Wind energy
• Experience in managing and supervising teams of engineers, technicians, and contractors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues on site
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software

Relevant and total years of Experience

• Overall experience: 8-10 years for Graduates / 10-14 years for Diploma Holders
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Wind project installation