Electrical Engineer

Job Description Electrical Engineer (O&M)

Position: Electrical Engineer O&M
Location: Meenakshi Energy Power Plant, Andhra Pradesh
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Qualification: Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. – Electrical Engineering
Experience: 3–8 Years
Industry: Thermal Power Plant | AHP | Material Handling | Power Plant O&M

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to handle operation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment at the power plant, ensuring maximum equipment availability, reliability and safe plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HT/LT switchgear, MCC, PCC, transformers, motors, VFDs and control panels.
• Monitor electrical equipment parameters and identify abnormalities or potential failures.
• Attend electrical breakdowns and ensure timely restoration of equipment.
• Execute planned shutdown and annual maintenance activities.
• Carry out inspection, testing, cable termination and electrical equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate with Mechanical and C&I teams during equipment maintenance and breakdowns.
• Support smooth operation of AHP / Material Handling electrical systems.
• Ensure proper maintenance of motors, starters, MCC/PCC panels and associated electrical systems.
• Maintain electrical maintenance records, logbooks, checklists and daily MIS.
• Ensure compliance with PTW, LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
• Coordinate with site/client teams, contractors and technicians for maintenance activities.
• Monitor critical electrical spares and coordinate with Stores for availability.

Required Technical Skills

• Electrical O&M / Maintenance
• HT & LT Systems
• HT/LT Switchgear
• Transformer
• MCC / PCC Panels
• Motors & Starters
• VFD / Soft Starter
• Electrical Control Panels
• Cable & Cable Termination
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
• Shutdown Maintenance
• AHP / Material Handling Electrical Systems
• PLC/DCS knowledge – Preferred
• ERP / IFS / SAP – Preferred

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates having experience in Thermal Power Plants, AHP, Ash Handling Plant, Material Handling, Cement, Steel or Heavy Engineering industries will be preferred.

Key Skills: Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, O&M, Thermal Power Plant, CHP, Coal Handling Plant, HT, LT, Switchgear, Transformer, MCC, PCC, VFD, Motor Maintenance, Cable Termination, Preventive Maintenance, Breakdown Maintenance, Shutdown Maintenance.