Assistant Engineer

Role & responsibilities

1. Operation & Maintenance (O&M)

• Monitor, operate, and maintain electrical equipment in the CPP, including HT/LT switchgear, transformers, generators, excitation systems, motors, MCCs, and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Conduct routine inspections, predictive and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain safe isolation procedures, LOTO practices, and ensure adherence to operating parameters.

2. Power Plant Equipment Handling

• Support operation and maintenance of Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) boilers, AFBC, steam turbines, DG sets, and associated auxiliaries.
• Coordinate with mechanical and instrumentation teams for integrated system performance.
• Ensure reliable synchronization and load sharing between CPP and grid (if applicable).

3. Projects & Improvements

• Participate in installation, commissioning, and upgrades of electrical systems, energy-efficient drives (VFDs), and automation systems.
• Lead or support reliability improvement initiatives, including predictive maintenance tools (thermography, motor signature analysis, vibration analysis).
• Prepare technical specifications for procurement of electrical equipment and spares.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, statutory norms, and regulatory requirements (CEA, IE Rules, Factory Act).
• Maintain documentation for audits, statutory inspections, and internal safety systems.
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety training for O&M personnel.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily logs, maintenance records, breakdown reports, and energy consumption reports.
• Develop maintenance schedules, SOPs, and MIS reports for management review.
• Track KPIs such as plant availability, power generation efficiency, electrical breakdown frequency, etc.

6. Coordination

• Work closely with cement plant operations, utilities, procurement, and external vendors/contractors.
• Manage manpower for electrical maintenance activities and supervise contract labour when required.