Senior Engineer – Balance of Plant (BOP)

About the role

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead Balance of Plant (BOP) activities for wind and photovoltaic projects in Karnataka. The role involves ensuring reliable operation of substations, transmission lines and wind turbines while adhering to safety and ESG standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of 33 kV & 220 kV substations and transmission lines.
• Perform electrical tests on CT, PT, transformers and track predictive test results.
• Coordinate outages with the central control centre for planned and unplanned activities.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance of wind turbines.
• Document work, manage spare consumption and ensure timely closure of work orders.
• Prepare weekly line‑loss, reactive‑power and generation reports.
• Supervise subcontractors, ensure safe working conditions and compliance with HSE/ISO requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, RCA meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Diploma/BE in Electrical & Instrumentation or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum two years of experience in MV/HV/EHV substation and transmission line maintenance, preferably in wind energy.
• Proven ability to read technical drawings, procedures and operating manuals.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with MV/HV/EHV substations (33 kV‑220 kV) and transmission lines.
• Electrical testing of CT, PT, transformers and equipment inspection.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance planning and execution.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, MAXIMO and technical analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for reporting and documentation.