Job Description – Engineer (CPP)
Department : Captive Power Plant (CPP)
Position Title : Engineer
Reports to : Senior Engineer
Location : Meghalaya - Plant.
Job Objectives
The Electrical Engineer for the Captive Power Plant is responsible Planning, erection, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of 6.6 KV HT breakers, LT switchgear, Synchronizing panel, Power Transformers, Transformer Rectifier Sets up to 120 KV DC , Relay protection systems, In house development of Relay testing bench and centralized testing of all HT & LT electrical equipment, AVR, GRP,,APFC, MCC, PCC, ESP, VFD Drives , RTD ‘s, Capacitors bank, HT
Key Responsibilities
1. Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
- Monitor, operate, and maintain electrical equipment in the CPP, including HT / LT switchgear, transformers, generators, excitation systems, motors, MCCs, and auxiliary electrical systems.
- Conduct routine inspections, predictive and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain safe isolation procedures, LOTO practices, and ensure adherence to operating parameters.
2. Power Plant Equipment Handling
Support operation and maintenance of Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) boilers, AFBC, steam turbines, DG sets, and associated auxiliaries.Coordinate with mechanical and instrumentation teams for integrated system performance.Ensure reliable synchronization and load sharing between CPP and grid (if applicable).3. Projects & Improvements
Participate in installation, commissioning, and upgrades of electrical systems, energy-efficient drives (VFDs), and automation systems.Lead or support reliability improvement initiatives, including predictive maintenance tools (thermography, motor signature analysis, vibration analysis).Prepare technical specifications for procurement of electrical equipment and spares.4. Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, statutory norms, and regulatory requirements (CEA, IE Rules, Factory Act).Maintain documentation for audits, statutory inspections, and internal safety systems.Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety training for O&M personnel.5. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain daily logs, maintenance records, breakdown reports, and energy consumption reports.Develop maintenance schedules, SOPs, and MIS reports for management review.Track KPIs such as plant availability, power generation efficiency, electrical breakdown frequency, etc.6. Coordination
Work closely with cement plant operations, utilities, procurement, and external vendors / contractors.Manage manpower for electrical maintenance activities and supervise contract labour when required.3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
≥ 99.5%
CPP Electrical Availability↓ 20% YoY
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)↑ 20% YoY
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)Zero tolerance : ≤ 1 per quarter
Unplanned Electrical Breakdowns100%
Preventive Maintenance (PM) Compliance≥ 99%
WHRS Electrical Availability≥ 99%
Turbine Electrical ReliabilityKPI Category
Performance Indicator
Target / Benchmark
Operational Efficiency
Electrical System Availability (%)
≥ 98%
Auxiliary Power Consumption
↓ 3–5% YoY
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
↓ 10% YoY
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
↑ 10% YoY
Reliability & Maintenance
Breakdown Frequency (per month)
Critical Equipment Failure Rate
Zero Critical Failures
Energy Performance
Power Factor
≥ 0.98
Cost Control
Spare Utilization Efficiency
Within Budget
People
Team Productivity
≥ 95%
Digitalization
Predictive Maintenance Analytics Usage
≥ 90%
Digital Work Order Closure (within 24 hrs)
≥ 95%
4. Competency Framework
Functional Competencies
Waste heat recovery (AFBC)TG (Turbine Generator) operationsBoiler & auxiliary system power distributionSynchronization with grid & captive loadsLeadership Competencies
Manpower allocationShutdown planningSpare parts & inventory management5. Qualification & Experience
BE / Diploma in Electrical.5–7 years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of 6.6 KV HT breakers, Power Transformers, Transformer Rectifier Sets up to 120 KV DC.6. Roadmap of Success
Year
Focus Area
Key Deliverables
Expected Outcome
Year 1 (Stabilize)
System Reliability & Compliance
Assess current electrical infrastructureStandardize preventive maintenance (PM) checklistsImplement strict PTW & LOTO disciplineComplete statutory audit compliance (CEA / Safety)Initiate SCADA data accuracy improvementImproved equipment stability, 98% electrical system availability
Year 2 (Optimize)
Efficiency Improvement & Digitalization
Implement predictive maintenance tools (thermography, PD tests, PQ analysis)Reduce auxiliary power consumption via optimization projectsDigitize work order and maintenance workflowsEnergy management program roll-outSkill enhancement for operators & shift engineers.8–10% maintenance cost savings,
Year 3 (Transform)
Advanced Reliability & Strategic Excellence
Deploy AI / analytics for failure prediction & energy optimizationModernize aging assets (motor rewinding strategy, switchgear upgrades)Achieve zero critical electrical failuresImplement best-in-class reliability practices (TPM / Lean / Kaizen)Benchmark performance against top CPPs in cement industry.Near-zero downtime, industry-leading energy efficiency, fully optimized and digitally transformed CPP
7. Annual Success Plan (FY2025–26)
Quarter
Key Priorities
Target Outcome
Q1
Comprehensive electrical system audit (HT / LT panels, transformers, motors)
100% system & compliance accuracy
Q2
Implement preventive & predictive maintenance schedule (thermography, PD, PQ analysis)
Achieve 98–99% system availability
Q3
Energy efficiency improvement initiatives (motor efficiency, PF improvement, load balancing)
6–8% energy or maintenance cost reduction
Q4
Annual cost review & reliability benchmarking
12–15% improvement over baseline KPIs