The Switchyard Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation, maintenance and supervision of switchyard electrical systems and high-voltage equipment.
The role involves monitoring switchyard operations, coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting electrical faults and ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and monitor the operation of switchyard equipment and high-voltage electrical systems.
Operate and maintain transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs/CVTs, busbars, surge arresters and associated equipment.
Monitor electrical parameters including voltage, current, frequency, power factor and transformer loading.
Coordinate planned and preventive maintenance of switchyard equipment.
Conduct inspections of switchyard equipment and identify abnormalities, defects and potential failures.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and coordinate corrective maintenance activities.
Ensure proper switching operations and isolation procedures are followed before maintenance activities.
Prepare and maintain switching schedules, equipment checklists, maintenance records and operational reports.
Coordinate with control room, generation, transmission and maintenance teams to ensure reliable power supply.
Monitor transformer performance, oil levels, temperature, protection systems and associated auxiliaries.
Ensure protection and control systems are operational and report any abnormalities promptly.
Participate in testing and commissioning of switchyard equipment and protection systems.
Support relay testing, breaker testing, transformer testing and other electrical diagnostic activities.
Ensure proper earthing and lightning protection systems are maintained.
Investigate electrical incidents, trips and equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, LOTO requirements and permit-to-work systems.
Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, faults, maintenance and inspections.
Support emergency response during electrical faults, equipment trips and power interruptions.
Ensure housekeeping and safety standards are maintained within the switchyard.
Participate in root-cause analysis of recurring electrical equipment failures.
Provide technical guidance to electrical technicians and operators.
Ensure all activities comply with applicable electrical codes, company standards and HSE requirements.
Requirements
Possess a B.Tech / B.E ./ HND in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in switchyard, power plant, transmission or high-voltage electrical operations.
Relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and switchyard operations.
Knowledge of electrical protection, control and instrumentation systems.
Good understanding of transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs/CVTs and busbar systems.
Experience working with 11kV / 33kV / 132kV or higher-voltage systems will be an advantage.
Experience in power generation, mining, heavy industry or large industrial plants is preferred.