• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HT/LT substation operations and diesel generator operation (500kVA to 2MVA+ preferred) in a commercial or industrial facility.
  

Education:

• National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Engineering
  
• Trade Test Grade I with additional HV switching certification.
  
• Completed vocational training in power systems or generator operation.
  

Preferred Certifications:

• HV switching authorization (or willingness to obtain)
  
• First aid / firefighting training
  
• Generator manufacturer training (e.g., Cummins, Caterpillar, FG Wilson, Perkins) – preferred
  

• Report for duty as per shift schedule; attend daily toolbox meetings.
  
• Operate, monitor, and maintain 33KV/11KV HT switchgear, transformers, protection relays, and isolators.
  
• Perform HT switching operations (with authorization and safety permits) including incoming feeder changeovers, transformer energization/de-energization.
  
• Monitor LT panels, bus couplers, capacitor banks, and outgoing feeders; ensure load balancing and power factor within limits.
  
• Start, stop, and parallel generators using synchronizing panels (sync panels); manage load sharing between multiple generators.
  
• Conduct hourly/daily rounds of generator sets – check oil, coolant, fuel levels, battery voltage, alternator output, and abnormal noises.
  
• Record operational data: voltage, current, frequency, kVA, kWh, fuel consumption, run hours.
  
• Respond immediately to HT/LT faults (e.g., trips, earth leakage, overcurrent) – reset, isolate, or escalate as per procedure.
  
• Perform daily housekeeping of HT/LT panel rooms, generator rooms, and synchronizing panel area – ensure cleanliness, no obstructions, proper illumination, and fire extinguishers in place.
  
• Carry out routine generator testing under load (weekly/fortnightly) and no-load exercises as scheduled.
  
• Monitor fuel tank levels, coordinate fuel refills with supervisor, and maintain fuel log.