Job title:  Senior Engineer-Operation

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

General Description

• The candidate will have several direct & indirect employees.
• Under the general direction of the Plant Head / Operation Head, the incumbent is responsible operation of Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) as per the generation schedule.
• The ideal candidate will be constantly assessing the systems in place to ensure that they are both safe and operating efficiently.
• This candidate will be comfortable managing a team and conducting analysis to highlight areas for improvement.
• This ideal candidate should have experience in communication with load centres for any generation schedule change etc.
• The candidate should communicate efficiently with various department to operate plant efficiently.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: Write the purpose for which the job exists

• Perform start  / stop of the units as per the generation schedule in close coordination of client  as well as Load Dispatch centre.
• Perform efficient use of Turbine / Pump and reservoir to maximise the utilization of the available resources.
• Prepare various report like Daily Performance Report, Daily Generation Report, Water Utilization, Breakdown Report, Plant Availability and various other report as per the format described.
• Prepare risk assessment and action plan for every activity of power generation in close coordination of EHS representative and review.
• Performing troubleshoot / extend help to system expert to identify breakdown / preventive / shutdown maintenance for bringing down the down-time to minimum level.
• Understand the vibration analysis of various equipments installed in Plant.
• Preparation of SOPs and Local Operating procedures for safe & efficient Operation of the Plant and encourage team to follow the same.
• Manage a work force that is motivated, flexible in skills, cross-trained and technically astute ensuring an effective and motivated team.

YOU’RE GOOD AT: Write the details of the core area of expertise required to possess by the candidate. 

• Operating the Hydro Power Plant / PSP as Shift In-charge efficiently in according the generation schedule and reservoir availability.
• Efficient in Operation of the Plant from SCADA at Control room as well as Unit Control Board.
• Coordination with load centre / various departments for efficiently operation of the plant.
• Monitoring of machine parameters to improve MTBF.
• Demonstrate good understanding of working of Hydro Electrical equipments like GIS, Generator, LT / MV system, PLCs, Electrical Protection Relays, Plant Instruments etc.
• Experienced with use of Microsoft Office tools, with emphasis on Excel, Word, Power Point etc.
• Demonstrated leadership, competent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Other skills required include knowledge and the ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings.
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• Incumbent must adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Incumbent must be proficient in Engilish language.

YOU BRING: Experience & Qualifications (Provide information about knowledge required to delve into this role)

• Minimum Qualification: Regular B.E. / B Tech in Electrical Engineering from reputed government, private, autonomous institiute recognised under AICTE, New Delhi.
• Overall 10 years of experience in a hydro power plant / PSP out of which a minimum 03 - 05 years' of experience as shift In-charge of Hydro Plant / PSP of not less than 100 MW capacity.
• Should have experience of O&M in hydro power plants / PSP of 100 MW capacity.
• Adept at various tools for breakdown analysis of various equipments for reducing downtime and enhancing operational effectiveness of equipment.

PREFERRED: Information about the knowledge required for the job which is not mandatory to possess.

• Microsoft office tool.

YOU’LL WORK WITH: Provide details pertaining to the reporting structure (Direct/Indirect).

• Reporting will be Direct – To Plant Head / Operation In-charge

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.