Group Lead - Engineering (Extra High Voltage)

Job Purpose

• Plan, organize, and ensure reliable and safe operation of EHV(>132KV) systems. Support to engineering team for conceptual design, commissioning, and testing of EHV system for new projects.

Job Accountabilities

To provide technical support to Petrochemical, Polymer, Polyester & Refinery sites related to EHV System Reliability:

• Oversee Performance monitoring & benchmarking.
• Initiate Selection & Standardization of best practices, Standardization of SOPs and SMPs
• Ensure implementation of GMS standards, guidelines, LFI and safety group standards at sites.
• Lead troubleshooting & support to sites for major & critical failures/issues. Generate LFI, Alerts based on major failures, safety incidences.
• Carry out RCAs (Root Cause Analysis) for equipment and EHV system-related failures, monitor implementation of RCA recommendations.
• Introduction of modern diagnostic techniques and tools to enhance the reliability and effectiveness of the testing and validation process.
• Support to Electrical Equipment Performance Management (EEPM) platform for EHV system.
• Prepare guidelines and govern the sites asset renewal plan & obsolescence management
• Support the Procurement and Contracts team for the development and validation of new vendors/products / Services. Support for ARCs/AMCs
• Participate in the commissioning of major equipment, de-bottlenecking & modification during the project stage.
• Review and Validate Capex /MOC-T proposals raised by Sites. Support to the site for successful execution of Capex / MOC-T / Major Turn Arounds.
• Carry out statistical analysis for reliability improvement.
• Carry out quality assurance, maintenance, and safety audits as required.
• Carry out FAT & SAT of equipment as required.
• Provide technical support to conduct and validate various Power System Studies (LF/SC/Transient/Protection Coordination) and EMTP studies.
• Conduct regular inter-site meets for knowledge sharing and common practices across the group.
• Support to L&D department for CAS, to develop training modules, finalize curriculums for external training programs, conduct and organize training and knowledge awareness sessions
• Support to DEC for Engineering of EHV (>132KV) electrical equipment such as GIS, AIS, Cables, CT, PT, CVT, LA and Breakers etc.
• Support to DEC for Engineering of PLCC or FOTE communication and RTU systems with utility as per industry benchmark / international standards.
• Load forecasting, load management, generation scheduling, and load shedding.
• Ensuring continuous improvement in design and modification through active interaction with stakeholders and optimizing engineering practices.
• Setting standard guidelines and training to the concerned workforce for the maintenance and operation of EHV systems.
• Overseeing Statutory and Regulatory compliance at the engineering and operation stage.
• Liaise with OEMs / packagers/consultants to be abreast of the latest trends in technology, design, etc. Support for procurement/services scope finalization, vendor selection, and validation for critical equipment.

Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills)

• Basic knowledge in detailed engineering of EHV systems.
• Knowledge of practices, codes, and regulatory standards associated with various EHV systems and equipment and it’s safe operation.
• Functional expertise in developing/reviewing robust design basis, and guidelines for systems.
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of EHV equipment.
• Knowledge of EHV equipment protection settings and guidelines.
• Ability to review and optimize Layout, Electrical SLD, BOQ, etc.
• Knowledge of the latest technological trends in the EHV sector.
• Knowledge of tariff metering and energy accounting.
• Knowledge of software tools for simulation, modeling, and configuration of systems
• Knowledge of system sizing calculations, and integration techniques.
• Knowledge of industrial testing procedures.
• Knowledge of Reliability calculations and KPIs.
• Knowledge of the SAP system

Key Attributes (Experience and Qualifications)

• Candidate should have BE / B Tech / M Tech in Electrical Engineering with specialization in EHV/HV systems with at least 15 years of experience covering basic engineering/ installation/ commissioning/ maintenance of EHV equipment / RTU/ SCADA/ EDMS.
• Strong analytical skills, Networking skills and communication skills.