Field Service Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced High Voltage Isolator Service Engineer to join our team in Vadodara. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-voltage isolators and disconnectors in substations and industrial facilities across India. This role requires extensive travel, a strong commitment to safety, and a deep technical understanding of HV equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Commissioning: Supervise and execute the mechanical and electrical installation of HV isolators (66kV, 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV) at customer sites. Perform pre-commissioning checks, testing, and final commissioning as per design and safety standards.
• Maintenance & Servicing: Conduct scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on installed isolators. This includes inspecting contact systems, operating mechanisms, insulators, and control cabinets.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and resolve technical issues and breakdowns of isolators, including mechanical, electrical, and control system faults. Identify root causes and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare detailed service reports, maintenance logs, and commissioning reports. Maintain accurate records of all on-site activities and parts used.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), during all site work. Ensure all activities comply with national and international standards (e.g., IEC, IS).
• Customer Interaction: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing guidance and support. Conduct on-site training for customer's maintenance teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in the service, maintenance, or commissioning of high-voltage switchgear, specifically isolators and disconnectors.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Thorough understanding of HV substation equipment, including circuit breakers, CTs, PTs, and protection relays.
• Proven experience with Centre break, double break and pantograph isolators.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.

Travel: Willingness to travel extensively to customer sites across India, often on short notice

Based Location: Based in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Outsider Applicant : Stay Can be Provided on sharing basis (Subject to Check).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Can you describe the main differences between a double break isolator and a pantograph isolator? When is each type typically used?
• Have you worked on high-voltage equipment ranging from 66kV to 400kV? Please list a few specific projects or companies where you've had this experience.
• How would you troubleshoot a common issue like overheating contacts in an isolator? What tools and methods would you use?
• Tell me about a challenging troubleshooting situation you faced with an isolator. What was the problem, and how did you resolve it?
• Are you comfortable working independently on-site, as well as coordinating with a team in the head office?

Work Location: In person