Lead Electrical Switchyard & Transformer

Adani Transmission

India

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Job summary

Adani Transmission is seeking a Lead Electrical Switchyard & Transformer with 9+ years of electrical maintenance experience in power distribution. BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is required.

The role focuses on maintenance execution, reliability, outages, and process improvement, with strong emphasis on safety, SAP usage, and regulatory compliance. You will lead maintenance activities, supervise teams, and drive continuous improvement across switchyard and transformer assets.

Qualifications

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
9+ years of experience in electrical maintenance within power distribution.
Experience in switchyard operations and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical Switchyard & Transformer maintenance execution to ensure reliability.
Implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to minimize downtime.
Overhaul activities (AOH/COH) during outages with safe, timely completion within budgets.
Repair/refurbish associated equipment ensuring high standards.
Monitor switchyard equipment and troubleshoot failures to improve system reliability.
Prepare PRs and SES for completed services.
Update SOPs/JSAs/SMPs to reflect best practices.
Ensure SAP is used for tracking maintenance and inventory.
Provide inputs for license renewals and audits (RCA, FMEA, ZFO).

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lead Electrical Switchyard & Transformer

Responsibilities

Lead Electrical Switchyard & Transformer

Maintenance Execution and Reliability:

Execute electrical maintenance activities for the Switchyard, Power Transformer Area, and associated areas to ensure continuous operational reliability.

Implement comprehensive maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

Conduct annual (AOH) and comprehensive (COH) overhauling and manage maintenance during outages, focusing on safe, timely, and efficient project completion within budgets and allotted manpower.

Engage in repairing and refurbishment activities for associated area equipment, ensuring that all maintenance work is carried out to the highest standards.

Monitor the condition and availability of all switchyard equipment, ensuring that circuit breakers, transformers, isolators, and earthing systems are functioning optimally.

Troubleshoot equipment failures and conduct equipment failure analysis to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability.

Create PRs for materials and services and prepare SES (Service Entry Sheets) for completed services.

Process Improvement and Innovation:

Identify and act on opportunities for process and system enhancements to meet evolving operational needs and directives from leadership.

Regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Standard Maintenance Plans (SMPs) to reflect current best practices and operational requirements.

Ensure the effective use of SAP for tracking maintenance activities, managing spare parts inventory, and ensuring the timely closure of notifications.

Provide accurate and timely information for Necessary Formal Approvals (NFAs) for license renewals and contribute to the preparation of comprehensive reports for RCA, FMEA, ZFO, and technical audits.

Implement actionable as per Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Management of Change (MoC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Zero Forced Outage (ZFO) reports to prevent incidents and improve safety outcomes.

Maintenance Standards and specifications:

Provide information/support for communications with the govt. agencies such as SLDC, WRLDC, ALDC, NRLDC and other regulatory authorities for scheduled outages.

Support Team Leads in quality assurance processes, ensuring that materials and equipment procured meet specified standards and contribute to operational excellence.

Allocate work areas to business associates efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources and adherence to maintenance schedules.

Assist Team Leads with attendance and quantity verification to ensure accurate record-keeping and accountability.

Prepare detailed reports for Annual Overhaul (AOH) and Capital Overhaul (COH), as directed by Team Leads and Section Heads, to document maintenance activities and outcomes.

Support Team Leads in the execution of performance metrics and the preparation of requirements for equipment and services for budget preparation.

Provide training and development requirements to Team Leads for development of business associates.

Business Sustainability:

Implement and Follow IMS, AWMS, DISHA, ABEM, CHETNA guidelines, and other environmental and safety protocols to ensure a sustainable and safe workplace.

Participate in and ensure the effectiveness of mock drills, hazard mitigation processes, and emergency response procedures.

Maintain compliance with all legal and statutory requirements, including timely renewal of electrical licenses and certifications.

Conduct safety trainings for all business associates and employees, ensuring a high level of safety awareness and competence across the department.

Maintain meticulous records of all equipment histories, ensuring that any issues are documented and learnings are applied to future operations.

Digitalisation and Automation:

Support comprehensive Digitalisation strategies to optimise operational efficiency.

Innovate and implement automation solutions to support overall organisational goals / strategy.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

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