Site Maintenance Electrician

About the role

The Site Maintenance Electrician is the sole electrical professional responsible for the low‑tension (LT) electrical installation at a remote site. Reporting administratively and functionally to the Admin Manager, the incumbent will personally perform all maintenance tasks while also acting as the competent person in charge of the installation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot the 415 V, 3‑phase LT distribution system, including main switchgear (SFU/MCCB), distribution boards, busbars and change‑over switches.
• Monitor APFC/capacitor panels, energy meters and phase‑wise load balancing; report abnormal loading and power‑factor deviations.
• Conduct scheduled thermographic inspections of panels, joints and terminations, log hotspots and drive corrective actions.
• Supervise MHE battery charging bays, ensuring charger condition, cable integrity, proper ventilation and adherence to charging windows.
• Guarantee uninterrupted power to fire‑safety‑critical systems such as fire‑alarm panels, hydrant and sprinkler pump starters, emergency lighting and exit signage.
• Operate and maintain DG sets and UPS systems, performing load tests, battery health checks and record‑keeping.
• Maintain earth pits, perform continuity checks and periodic earth‑resistance testing in line with IS 3043.
• Enforce lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, issue electrical work permits for contractors, and keep the site electrical register up to date.
• Close observations from third‑party audits, insurer risk inspections and fire‑safety audits, escalating critical issues to the City Lead, Admin Manager and Capex function.

Required profile

• Valid Electrical Supervisor Certificate of Competency issued by the State Electrical Licensing Board.
• Ability to work independently as the sole electrical resource on site.
• Experience in managing LT electrical installations and performing hands‑on maintenance.

Required skills

• LT electrical distribution (415 V, 3‑phase) maintenance.
• Switchgear operation (SFU, MCCB) and distribution board management.
• Thermographic inspection of electrical equipment.
• MHE battery charging supervision.
• Fire‑safety system power supply management.
• DG set and UPS operation and load testing.
• Earth resistance testing according to IS 3043.
• Lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and electrical permit issuance.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead the entire electrical function at a dedicated site.
• Hands‑on experience with a wide range of industrial electrical equipment.
• Supportive reporting structure with the Admin Manager.