Lead - Electrical

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Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Leads electrical installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, and handover for wind energy balance-of-plant systems, including transmission lines, substations, switchgear, transformers, control systems, SCADA, and 33 kV lines. Manages contractors, billing, quality documentation, safety compliance, material inspections, nonconformance resolution, project progress, and coordination with EPC partners, OEMs, government bodies, and operations teams.
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  1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountabilities Major Activities
  • Monitor the installation of Balance of Plant works: EHV Line, PSS, GSS Bay extension work, 33 KV Line, USS 
  • Ensure that all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and company policies.
  • Monitor project progress and ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and contractors to ensure that the project is delivered to the required quality standards.
  • Conduct site inspections and tests to ensure that the system is operating correctly and efficiently.
  • Prepare reports and documentation on project progress and technical specifications.
  • Liaise with customers and stakeholders to ensure that their needs and requirements are met.
  • Manage and monitor the work of other engineers, technicians, and contractors on site.
  • Post erection/ installation complete the inspection and testing checklists mentioning the observations, if any. In case of major observations/ Defects, notify site management and issue Quality NCRs/ Observation reports to EPC Partners and subsequent follow-ups to get the detects/ observations cleared.
  • Witness of testing and pre-commissioning/ commissioning activities.
  • Handing over of Assets to O&M 
  • Billing & Contractor Management 
  • Monitor the Erection/ Installation, Testing & pre-commissioning, Commissioning activities of the following as per SOP & FQP:
  • Transmission Line works, e.g. Tower Foundation/ Erection, Stringing of Conductors & OPGW, 
  • PSS Erection & Installation works: Structure & Equipment Erection, Main Power Transformer & Auxiliary Transformers Erection, Laying of Bus Bar, Power & Control Cables, Termination of Cables at various Equipment’s e.g., Circuit Breakers, Isolators, Earth Switch, Current Transformer, Potential Transformer, Main Power Transformers along with NIFPS, Earthing Material, Conductor, OPGW, Insulators & hardware.
  • Main Control Room: Installation of Control & Relay Panels, 220 KV, 33kV Switchgear, SCADA Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery Bank, ACDB, DCDB, LDB, FOTE, Power plant Monitoring systems, WMS  etc. Cable Laying & Termination as per cable schedule.
  • 33 KV Line work: installation & Monitoring of 33 KV line work (SC & DC Line) as per FQP/ SOP / Approved drawings 
  • Finalization of Pending Points, Handing over of BOP systems to O&M 
  • Monitor SCADA, communication systems, protection systems and metering systems installation.

  • Inspection & Validation on Receipt of the following:
  • Transmission Line Materials: Stub & Tower materials, Earthing Material, Conductor, OPGW, Insulators & hardware.
  • PSS Equipment/Materials: Foundation Stubs & Structure Material, Bus Bar, Circuit Breakers, Isolators, Earth Switch, Current Transformer, Potential Transformer, Main Power Transformers along with NIFPS, Earthing Material, Conductor, OPGW, Insulators & hardware.
  • Main Control Room Equipment/Materials: Control & Relay Panels, 33kV Switchgear, SCADA Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery Bank, ACDB, DCDB, LDB, etc.
  • USS Equipment / Materials: Control & Relay Panels, structure Materials, Transformer, VCB, CT, PT, etc.,
  • 33 KV Line Materials: Poles, structures, Conductors, OFC & other related materials 
  • Post Inspection complete the inspection checklist mentioning the observations, if any. In case of major observations/ Defects, notify site management and issue Quality NCRs/ Observation reports to EPC Partners and subsequent follow-ups to get the detects/ observations cleared.
  • Maintaining Valid Records, Updated drawings, FQP, SOP, Checklist , DPR , Material Register, Delay Register,
  • Coordination with Teams for Pre-commissioning & Commissioning , STPT and other relevant activities 
  • Billing & Contractor Management 
  • Finalization and certification  of Measurement sheet and Job completion certificate/ Running Bills  based on Milestone as per vendor agreement

HSSE

  • Provide input to Project Management team on HSSE observation aspect to Project Management team. 
  • Make observations of safety non-conformance for each contractor. Conduct discussions with contractors about safety improvements.

  • Ensure PPE compliance at site as per agreed standards
  • Ensure and adhere the PTW system during project phase
  • Attend and conduct the TBT and Sunset meeting.
  • Any safety non-compliance at site, bring immediate attention to Project Management team.
  • Ensure LTI free site during project phase.
  • Create awareness of BBS and other safety initiatives 

  1.   INTERACTIONS

Internal Clients

Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work      Construction and Project Management Team Engineering, BD & Commercial Team, HSSE, Quality Team - for providing information 

External Clients 

Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work    EPC Partners, third party execution monitoring agencies & OEMs, Govt Bodies like CEIG, SECI, CTU 
  1.   SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) / Diploma in Electrical Engineering 
  • Additional Qualification: - Post Graduation in Project/ Construction Management will be preferred

 

Functional Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Wind projects Electrical systems
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations, codes, and standards in Wind energy
  • Experience in managing and supervising teams of engineers, technicians, and contractors
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues on site
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software

 

Relevant and total years of Experience

  • Overall experience: 8-10 years for Graduates / 10-14 years for Diploma Holders 
  • Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Wind project installation

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • 8–10 years of overall experience for graduates or 10–14 years for diploma holders
  • 6–8 years of experience in wind project installation
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems used in wind projects
  • Familiarity with regulations, codes, and standards applicable to wind energy
  • Experience managing and supervising engineers, technicians, and contractors
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
  • Postgraduate qualification in project or construction management
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The Company
HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra
682 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Apraava Energy is India’s leading integrated energy solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai. It is jointly owned by the CLP Group —one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group. Founded in 2002, Apraava has evolved from being a single-asset business to a forward looking, climate-conscious organisation spread across 13 states in India. Its portfolio comprises ~3.4 GW of installed capacity which includes ~1200 MW of wind and 250 MW of solar energy projects, a 1320 MW coal-fired super critical power plant and two power transmission assets (~494 kms). In addition, four greenfield transmission projects (~500 kms of transmission lines and substations with over 10 GW of combined capacity), a wind project (300 MW) and two solar projects (550 MW) are under construction. The company has also forayed into Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) business and is executing orders of ~7.8 million smart meters in Assam, Gujarat, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh. Apraava Energy is among the handful of Indian power sector companies to commit to the SBTi and only the second in the sector to have them validated. The company aims to invest in low-carbon growth areas, including renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, as well as other non-generation, customer-focused energy businesses. Apraava is proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year (Dec 2024 – Dec 2025), reflecting its commitment to fostering a workplace built on trust, performance, and positivity. In 2024, the company was also featured among the Top LinkedIn Companies in India. For more information, please visit: www.apraava.com

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