About this role
Carry out routine checks and inspections and Analyse test results and recommend corrective measures of:
- Power transformers – oil level, temperature, silica gel, OLTC operations, cooling fans, radiators.
- HV/MV circuit breakers – VCB, ACB, SF6, GIS.
- CTs, PTs, surge arresters, isolators, bus systems.
- HV/LV switchgear, protection panels, and control wiring.
- Transformer IR, Tan delta, BDV, DGA (Dissolved Gas Analysis), winding resistance.
- Breaker timing tests, contact resistance, insulation resistance.
- Thermography for hotspots on cables, busbars, panels.
Fault Analysis, Troubleshooting & Repair
- Respond to electrical breakdowns in substations and carry out root‑cause analysis.
- Diagnosed faults related to:
- Protection relay trips
- Transformer alarms or abnormal conditions
- Breaker malfunctions
Vendor Management & Spares
- Coordinate with OEMs for servicing major equipment.
- Maintain stock of relays, breaker spares, transformer accessories, and critical components.
- Units consumed (kWh / kVAh)
- MD charges
- TOD slabs (if applicable)
- Power factor incentives/penalties
- Wheeling & cross-subsidy charges
- Electricity duty and taxes
- Actual substation meter readings
- HT metering logs
- TOD consumption breakdown
- Overbilling
- Incorrect tariff application
Verify HT Electricity bills thoroughly
Cross-check billing with:
Identify anomalies such as:
Safety, Arc‑flash Management & Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
- CEA Regulations (as applicable to operation & maintenance of electrical installations)
- Ensure all substation equipment, installations, and work practices comply with the CEA Regulations.
- Statutory norms from CEIG and State Electricity Board
- IS/IEC/IEEE safety standards
- Lead safety audits,
- HIRA/JSA preparation, and corrective actions.