Electrician

Roles and Responsibilities

Position: STP/WTP Electrician

Roles & Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain all electrical systems and equipment in the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, pumps, blowers, agitators, compressors, and dosing systems.

• Maintain and service electrical panels, MCCs, PCCs, APFC panels, control panels, and distribution boards.

• Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical circuits, wiring, and power supply systems.

• Install, test, and commission electrical equipment, cables, and accessories.

• Maintain and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), soft starters, contactors, relays, timers, and other control devices.

• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of field instruments such as level transmitters, flow meters, pressure switches, and sensors.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, and control schematics.

• Ensure proper earthing, insulation resistance testing, and electrical safety compliance.

• Monitor power consumption and identify opportunities for energy conservation.

• Maintain records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.

• Coordinate with mechanical, instrumentation, and operations teams for planned maintenance and emergency repairs.

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, and statutory electrical regulations.

• Report equipment abnormalities, potential hazards, and maintenance requirements to the Site Supervisor/Plant Manager.

• Keep work areas clean and ensure all maintenance activities are completed according to company standards and safety guidelines.

• Respond promptly to emergency electrical breakdowns to minimize plant downtime.

• Support plant upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities as required.

Key Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and fault finding

• Motor and pump maintenance

• VFD and soft starter programming/basic troubleshooting

• Control panel maintenance

• PLC and SCADA basic knowledge

• Preventive maintenance planning

• Electrical safety and LOTO procedures

• Reading electrical drawings and schematics

• Teamwork and communication skills

• It is a Full Time Electrician job for candidates with 6 months - 1 years of experience.