Site Lead - Plant & Machinery - Electrical

Job description

**Role** To manage, operate, maintain, and ensure the reliability of all electrical systems associated with construction plant, machinery, batching plants, crushers, cableways, tunneling equipment, conveyors, substations, DG sets, and supporting infrastructure for a Hydro Power EPC project. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, uninterrupted, and efficient electrical operations while maintaining compliance with statutory, project, and client requirement Key Responsibilities - Lead electrical operation, maintenance, and reliability of all construction plants and machinery deployed at Hydro Power EPC project sites. - Manage HT/LT power distribution networks, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and DG sets. - Ensure uninterrupted power supply to construction facilities, batching plants, crushers, tunneling equipment, cableways, conveyors, and workshops. - Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment. - Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and energization of electrical infrastructure and plant equipment. - Troubleshoot major electrical breakdowns and implement root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures. - Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, statutory regulations, LOTO procedures, and HSE requirements. - Coordinate with project construction, mechanical, and planning teams for equipment deployment and power requirements. - Manage OEMs, service providers, and subcontractors for maintenance and commissioning activities. - Monitor equipment performance, availability, and downtime to achieve project productivity targets. - Maintain critical spare parts inventory and ensure timely procurement of electrical materials and consumables. - Review and approve electrical drawings, load calculations, protection schemes, and power distribution layouts. - Drive energy management initiatives and optimize operational and maintenance costs. - Prepare MIS reports, maintenance records, equipment history, and statutory compliance documentation. - Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers, supervisors, electricians, and technicians to ensure safe and efficient project execution. Desired Candidate Profile - B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. - 12-18 years of experience in Hydro, Dam, Tunnel, Underground Works, Irrigation, or Heavy Infrastructure EPC Projects. - Strong exposure to HT/LT systems, substations, transformers, DG sets, PLC/SCADA, VFDs, crushers, batching plants, and tunneling equipment. - Experience in maintenance planning, commissioning, troubleshooting, and electrical safety management. - Willingness to work at remote hydro project locations.