Utility Engineer- BESS Project

Job Description

Position: Utility Engineer – BESS Plant

Experience: 7 to 10 Years

Qualification: Diploma / BE / BTech – Electrical / Mechanical / Utilities

Location: BESS Manufacturing / Assembly Plant

Role Purpose

The Utility Engineer is responsible for operation, maintenance, reliability, and optimization of plant utilities required for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing and assembly operations, ensuring uninterrupted, safe, and energy-efficient utility supply.

Key Responsibilities

Utility Operations & Maintenance

• Operate and maintain electrical utilities: HT/LT systems, transformers, DG sets, UPS, PCC/MCC panels, and earthing systems.
• Manage mechanical utilities: Chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, ventilation & exhaust systems.
• Operate and maintain compressed air systems, air dryers, receivers, and distribution networks.
• Monitor process water, RO/DM water systems, pumps, tanks, and piping networks.
• Ensure continuous availability of utilities for BESS module, pack, and container assembly lines.

Electrical & Energy Management

• Monitor power consumption, load balancing, PF improvement, and energy optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with DISCOM for sanction load, metering, billing, shutdowns, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with CEIG, Electrical Inspectorate, and statutory norms.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new utility equipment.

Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all utilities.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns with minimum downtime and perform root cause analysis (RCA).
• Maintain maintenance records, checklists, and history cards.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to electrical safety, fire safety, EHS, and statutory regulations.
• Coordinate third-party inspections, audits, and statutory renewals.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs, O&M manuals, logbooks, and compliance documentation.

Vendor & Project Coordination

• Coordinate with OEMs, AMC vendors, and contractors for utilities operation and maintenance.
• Support utility expansion projects aligned with BESS capacity ramp-up.
• Review BOQs, technical specifications, and vendor performance.

Automation & Monitoring

• Monitor utilities through SCADA/BMS/EMS systems.
• Interface with PLC/automation teams for alarms, interlocks, and system integration.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HT/LT electrical systems and plant utilities.
• Hands-on experience in utility O&M in manufacturing / energy / battery plants.
• Understanding of BESS plant environment & criticality of utilities.
• Troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ISO, EHS, electrical statutory compliance.
• Good coordination, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in BESS, Lithium-ion battery, EV, data center, or semiconductor plants.
• Exposure to 24x7 utility operations.