Service Engineer

Battery Charger Installation & Commissioning – Service Engineer

Job Title

Service Engineer – Battery Charger Installation & Commissioning, and service.

Department

Service / After-Sales Support

Location

As per project site requirements (PAN India travel)

Reports To

Service Manager

Job Summary

The Service Engineer is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of DC battery chargers, FC/FCBC chargers, battery banks, DCDB panels, and associated equipment at customer sites such as substations, power plants, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Installation Activities

• Install battery chargers, rectifier modules, battery banks, and DCDB panels as per approved drawings and manufacturer guidelines.
• Verify AC input supply, earthing, cable sizing, polarity, and termination.
• Supervise battery installation and inter-cell connections.
• Ensure proper labeling and housekeeping at the site.

Testing & Commissioning

• Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and insulation checks.
• Configure charger parameters such as float voltage, boost voltage, current limit, and alarm settings.
• Perform functional testing of FC and FCBC modes.
• Check annunciation, alarms, indications, and communication interfaces (if applicable).
• Carry out battery charging, discharge tests, and performance verification.
• Record all commissioning parameters and obtain customer approval signatures.

Troubleshooting & Service Support

• Diagnose faults in rectifier modules, control cards, contactors, fuses, transformers, and battery systems.
• Attend breakdown and emergency service calls.
• Replace defective components/modules and restore system operation.
• Prepare root cause analysis (RCA) reports for major failures.

Documentation

• Submit commissioning reports, service reports, and site visit reports.
• Maintain records of voltage, current, battery readings, and test results.
• Update the service coordinator regarding site progress and spare requirements.
• Support warranty claim documentation.

Customer Coordination

• Coordinate with customer engineers, project managers, and contractors during installation and commissioning.
• Provide basic operational training to customer personnel.
• Explain maintenance procedures and safety precautions.

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow PPE and electrical safety procedures at all times.
• Adhere to LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) practices.
• Ensure safe handling of batteries and charging equipment.
• Report any unsafe conditions immediately.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 1–5 years of experience in DC battery chargers, UPS systems, substations, or industrial power systems.
• Freshers with strong electrical fundamentals may also be considered for trainee positions.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of DC battery chargers (24V / 48V / 110V / 220V).
• Understanding of VRLA and Plante battery banks.
• Ability to read GA drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Familiarity with multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and battery testing instruments.
• Basic knowledge of rectifier modules, SMPS systems, and control circuits.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel extensively and stay at project sites.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently under site conditions.
• Valid driving license is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Substation DC systems (33kV / 11kV / 132kV / 220kV).
• FCBC charger commissioning.
• Battery discharge testing and capacity testing.
• Coordination with utilities such as TRANSCO, DISCOM, and industrial clients.

Sample Daily Duties

• Inspect installed charger and battery bank.
• Verify AC input and DC output parameters.
• Configure float/boost settings.
• Conduct alarm and annunciation tests.
• Perform battery charging/discharge checks.
• Prepare commissioning report and obtain customer sign-off.
• Update head office with site status and spare requirements.