Operations Manager (Electrical)

HLL Lifecare; Chennai; On-site; INR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

HLL Lifecare in Chennai is seeking an electrical engineer (BE/B.Tech or Diploma) to design, review and manage electrical infrastructure for hospitals and related facilities. You will handle HT/LT substations, critical power systems, building services coordination and project execution from design to handover.

Responsibilities include designing, supervising contractors, testing, commissioning and maintaining compliance with IS standards.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Electrical or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Post-qualification experience: Degree holder 3+ years; Diploma holder 10+ years in planning, design, engineering, execution, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure for hospitals and related facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and review electrical designs, SLDs, load calculations, BOQs and estimates.
• Design, supervise and commission 11/33 kV substations, transformers, panels and LT distribution with IS compliance.
• Ensure uninterrupted power to critical areas with DG, AMF, ATS, UPS.
• Coordinate power needs for HVAC, elevators, fire systems, labs and building services.
• Supervise contractors, review submittals/drawings, test/commission, and ensure handover documentation.
• Plan preventive and predictive maintenance, monitor energy use and manage AMC/OEMs.
• Prepare specifications and tenders; evaluate bids; monitor contractor performance.
• Follow safety standards (CEA, NEC, IS) and obtain statutory approvals.

Education

BE / B.Tech Electrical

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HT/LT Substations

11 kV/33 kV Installations

DG Sets, AMF, ATS

Electrical Load Estimation

Electrical Safety & IS Standards

ELV & Building Services Coordination

AutoCAD & MS Office

Job description

Department: HCD (Projects & Services Division)

Tasks :

• Design: Prepare and review electrical designs, SLDs, load calculations, BOQs and estimates, coordinating with architects and other engineering teams.
• HT/LT systems: Design, supervise and commission 11/33 kV substations, transformers, panels and LT distribution, with proper earthing and IS compliance.
• Critical power: Ensure uninterrupted, redundant supply (DG, AMF, ATS, UPS) to OTs, ICUs, cath labs, MRI/CT, emergency and other critical areas.
• Building services: Coordinate power needs for HVAC, lifts, fire-fighting, labs (BSL-2/3) and ELV systems such as fire alarm, CCTV, BMS and nurse call.
• Execution: Supervise contractors, review submittals and drawings, run integrated testing and commissioning, and ensure handover documentation.
• O&M: Plan preventive and predictive maintenance, monitor load and energy use, manage AMC/OEMs and keep statutory records.
• Tendering: Prepare specifications and tenders, evaluate bids and monitor contractor performance.
• Safety and compliance: Follow CEA, NEC and IS standards, obtain statutory approvals, and implement LOTO and permit-to-work.

Requirements

Maximum Age: 40 years as on 01.11.2026 for BE / B.Tech holders;

45 years as on 01.11.2026 for Diploma holders

Basic pay range: Rs. 30,000 - 50,000 per month

Gross Salary: Rs. 64,830.00 (Metro) (approx.) at the minimum of the scale.

Annual CTC: 9.18 Lakhs (Metro) (approx.) at the minimum of the scale.

Qualification:

Essential : BE / B.Tech in Electrical.

OR

Diploma in Engineering (Electrical).

Post Qualification Experience:

For Degree holders, minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in the planning, design, engineering, execution, installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure for hospitals, medical colleges, super-specialty healthcare facilities, diagnostic centres, laboratories, and allied healthcare projects.

For Diploma holders, minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in the planning, design, engineering, execution, installation, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure for hospitals, medical colleges, super-specialty healthcare facilities, diagnostic centres, laboratories, and allied healthcare projects.

Essential Technical Competencies

1.HT/LT Substations and Power Distribution Systems.

2.11 kV/33 kV HT Installations and Transformers.

3.LT Panels, PCC, MCC, MDB and Distribution Boards.

4.DG Sets, AMF, ATS and Emergency Power Systems.

5.UPS, Battery Banks and Critical Power Distribution.

6.Earthing, Lightning Protection and Electrical Safety.

7.Electrical Load Estimation and Power System Design.

8.Healthcare Electrical Infrastructure and Critical Area Power Requirements.

9.ELV, BMS and Building Services Coordination.

10.Testing, Commissioning and Preventive Maintenance.

11.AutoCAD, electrical design software and MS Office.

12.Tendering, BOQ Preparation and Contract Management.

No. of Positions : 1

Posting Location: Chennai