Electrical Supervisor (Site Maintenance Electrician)

About the role

The Electrical Supervisor will independently manage the low‑tension (LT) electrical installation at a single site. The incumbent performs hands‑on work while also acting as the competent person responsible for safety, compliance and operational continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot the 415 V, 3‑phase LT distribution system, including 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, ventilation and adherence to charging windows.
• Guarantee uninterrupted power to fire‑safety‑critical systems such as fire‑alarm panels, 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 per IS 3043.
• Enforce lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, issue and control electrical work permits for contractors.
• Maintain the site electrical register, track audit observations and escalate critical conditions.

Required profile

• Valid Electrical Supervisor Certificate of Competency issued by the State Electrical Licensing Board for the posting state.
• Ability to work alone as the sole electrical professional on site.

Required skills

• LT electrical installation maintenance (415 V, 3‑phase)
• Switchgear operation (SFU, MCCB)
• Thermographic inspection of electrical equipment
• MHE battery charging management
• Fire‑safety system power supply maintenance
• DG set operation and testing
• UPS system maintenance
• Earth resistance testing (IS 3043)
• Lock‑out/tag‑out procedures
• Electrical work permit administration