Transformer Testing Engineer

Skynet Placements & Outsourcing Services; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Skynet Placements & Outsourcing Services in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, seeks a Testing Engineer – Electrical to plan and execute transformer testing activities up to 400 kV and 500 MVA. You will coordinate internal and customer inspections, maintain testing equipment, and ensure adherence to IS, IEC, IEEE and ISO 9001 standards.

The role requires a Degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–15+ years of hands-on testing experience, with a focus on safety and accurate test documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 3–15+ years of experience in transformer testing.
• Experience with IS, IEC and IEEE standards.
• Experience coordinating inspections and test documentation.
• Knowledge of safety practices and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive transformer testing activities.
• Coordinate internal and client inspections as per plan.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure calibration.
• Ensure compliance with IS/IEC/IEEE and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure safe operation and timely closure of non-conformities.
• Update testing procedures in the system and report findings.

Skills

Transformer testing

Safety procedures

Documentation

Client inspections

Calibration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Testing Engineer Electrical | Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

• Position: Testing Engineer – Electrical
• Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Qualification: Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 3–15+ years
• Testing Scope: Transformer testing up to 400 kV class and 500 MVA
• Standards: IS, IEC, IEEE and applicable ISO 9001 requirements

Product Range

The product portfolio includes Power Transformers up to 200 MVA and 400 kV, Generator Transformers, Unit Auxiliary Transformers, and Special Application Transformers.

Role Overview

The role is responsible for planning and executing transformer testing activities, coordinating internal and customer inspections, maintaining testing equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and safety requirements, and supporting timely closure of testing-related non-conformities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the testing schedule in line with the execution plan provided by the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Execute internal testing, in-process testing and client inspections as per the approved plan.
• Ensure completion of in-process testing stages 1–5.
• Conduct routine and special tests, and facilitate customer routine, type and special inspections.
• Investigate failures identified during in-process testing and communicate findings to the relevant functions.
• Provide feedback to Production on manufacturing defects identified during testing.
• Ensure customer test reports are reviewed and approved within the required timelines.
• Periodically calibrate testing machines and equipment to maintain measurement accuracy.
• Coordinate breakdown, preventive and predictive maintenance of testing equipment.
• Ensure safe operation of testing equipment and that employees receive required safety training and protective equipment before testing or service activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IS, IEC, IEEE and ISO 9001 testing requirements.
• Update testing procedure modifications in the SAP system with minimal delay.
• Track and ensure timely closure of non-compliance issues related to testing activities.
• Review panel non-conformance reports and provide feedback to Operational Procurement and relevant vendors.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Hands-on experience in testing different types of power transformers up to 400 kV class and 500 MVA.
• Working knowledge of routine, type and special transformer testing procedures.
• Knowledge of IS, IEC and IEEE standards relevant to transformer testing.
• Experience in testing equipment calibration, maintenance coordination, test documentation and customer inspections.
• Ability to investigate testing failures, coordinate corrective actions and work with Production, Procurement and vendors.
• Awareness of testing safety practices and quality management requirements.