Electrical Engineer

Certainly. Since you are operating a Storm Water Pumping Station (SWPS), the Plant Incharge should be a technically strong and responsible person who can manage 24x7 operations, preventive maintenance, manpower, safety, records, and coordination with municipal officials.

Below is a professional Job Description (JD) you can directly use for recruitment for your Aaradhyaa / O&M projects.

Job Description – Plant Incharge (Storm Water Pumping Station)

Position Title:

Plant Incharge / Pumping Station Incharge

Location:

Storm Water Pumping Station Site (Mumbai / Project Location)

Department:

Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Reporting To:

Project Manager / O&M Head / Contract Manager

1. Position Summary

The Plant Incharge shall be responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, supervision, and statutory compliance of the Storm Water Pumping Station. The role includes ensuring continuous readiness and efficient functioning of pumps, gates, screens, electrical and mechanical systems, DG sets, instrumentation, and associated infrastructure, especially during monsoon and flood conditions.

The Plant Incharge will lead site teams for round-the-clock operation, preventive and breakdown maintenance, safety compliance, record keeping, and coordination with client / municipal authorities.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Operations Management

• Ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation of the Storm Water Pumping Station on a 24x7 basis.
• Monitor and operate:
• Main storm water pumps
• Dewatering / auxiliary pumps
• Trash / bar screens / screening systems
• Penstocks / sluice gates / flap gates
• Valves and associated pipelines
• MCC / PCC / control panels
• DG sets / emergency power backup
• SCADA / PLC / instrumentation systems (if installed)
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• Ensure pumps are operated as per:
• Tide conditions
• Rainfall intensity
• Water levels in wet well / approach channel
• BMC / client instructions
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• Maintain full plant readiness before and during monsoon.

B. Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Plan and supervise preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and breakdown maintenance of all equipment.
• Ensure regular inspection and servicing of:
• Pump sets and motors
• Gearboxes / couplings / bearings
• Electrical panels and switchgear
• Transformers / DG sets
• Hoists / cranes / lifting systems
• Screening / conveyor systems
• Ventilation / dehumidification systems
• Instrumentation and control systems
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• Prepare and implement:
• Daily checklists
• Weekly maintenance schedules
• Monthly preventive maintenance plans
• Annual shutdown / overhaul plans
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• Ensure critical spares inventory is always maintained.
• Coordinate with OEMs / vendors for specialized repairs and annual servicing.

C. Manpower & Shift Supervision

• Supervise plant operators, electricians, fitters, helpers, housekeeping staff, security, and contract labour.
• Prepare and manage:
• Shift rosters
• Duty allocation
• Attendance records
• Leave planning
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• Ensure proper manpower deployment for:
• Normal operations
• Monsoon emergency
• Night shifts
• High rainfall alerts / flood situations
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• Train staff in:
• SOPs
• Emergency response
• Safety procedures
• Equipment operation
• Monsoon preparedness
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D. Monsoon / Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure the station is fully prepared before onset of monsoon, including:
• Trial runs of all pumps
• DG set testing
• Gate / penstock operation checks
• Screen cleaning system readiness
• Instrument calibration
• Lighting and emergency systems
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• Respond immediately during:
• Heavy rainfall
• Pump failures
• Power outages
• Flooding conditions
• SCADA / control failures
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• Coordinate emergency operations with:
• Municipal control room
• Site engineers
• Nearby stations / field teams
• Contractors / vendors
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• Ensure standby systems are available and functional at all times.

E. Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

• Enforce strict compliance with:
• Electrical safety
• Lockout / Tagout (LOTO)
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Confined space entry
• Work at height
• Lifting operations
• Fire safety
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• Ensure all personnel use required PPE.
• Maintain safe access, housekeeping, cleanliness, and proper illumination within plant premises.
• Ensure statutory and contract compliance for:
• Equipment logs
• Safety registers
• Inspection records
• Calibration records
• Incident / near-miss reporting
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F. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain and update:
• Daily operation logbook
• Pump running hours
• Breakdown register
• Preventive maintenance records
• Spare parts consumption records
• Diesel / power consumption records
• Shift handover reports
• Rainfall / water level / tide records (if applicable)
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• Prepare and submit:
• Daily reports
• Weekly performance reports
• Monthly O&M reports
• Monsoon event reports
• Incident / breakdown analysis reports
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• Maintain all records required under contract and for client audit / inspection.

G. Client / Authority Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact at site for client representatives / municipal officers.
• Attend site inspections, review meetings, and emergency coordination calls.
• Ensure timely compliance of client instructions and observations.
• Support preparation of:
• RA bill measurement inputs
• Site performance records
• O&M compliance documents
• Asset condition reports
• Improvement / rectification proposals
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H. Asset Preservation & Performance Improvement

• Monitor equipment health and suggest improvement measures.
• Identify recurring faults and implement corrective / preventive actions.
• Recommend:
• Spares planning
• Replacement of worn-out components
• Operational improvements
• Energy optimization
• Reliability enhancements
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• Ensure long-term preservation of municipal / client assets under O&M scope.

3. Required Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in:
• Mechanical Engineering, or
• Electrical Engineering, or
• Instrumentation / Mechatronics (preferred in integrated plants)
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• Additional certifications in safety / electrical operations / DG / PLC / SCADA will be an advantage.

4. Experience Required

• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in operation and maintenance of:
• Pumping stations
• Water / wastewater pumping systems
• Storm water pumping stations
• STP / WTP / CETP / ETP utilities
• Municipal infrastructure / utility plants
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• Preference for candidates with:
• Experience in large pumps, flood management systems, municipal pumping stations
• Experience in 24x7 shift-based utility operations
• Exposure to monsoon emergency operations
• Experience with BMC / municipal / government contracts
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5. Required Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of:
• Centrifugal / vertical turbine / axial flow pumps
• Motors, starters, VFDs, MCC / PCC panels
• DG sets and emergency systems
• Penstocks / sluice gates / flap gates
• PLC / SCADA systems
• Instrumentation (level sensors, pressure, flow, alarms)
• Preventive maintenance systems
• Breakdown troubleshooting
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• Ability to read:
• P&IDs
• SLDs
• Electrical drawings
• Equipment manuals
• O&M SOPs
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• Familiarity with:
• Log sheets
• Asset registers
• Inspection checklists
• Safety permits
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6. Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team handling
• Emergency response capability under pressure
• Decision-making during flood / high rainfall events
• Good coordination with client and internal teams
• Discipline in documentation and compliance
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Ownership mindset and accountability

7. Working Conditions

• 24x7 utility infrastructure / shift-based environment
• Availability during monsoon and emergency situations is mandatory
• May require night duty supervision, extended hours, and holiday deployment during heavy rainfall alerts

8. Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with prior experience in:
• Storm Water Pumping Stations
• Municipal pumping stations
• BMC / MCGM / government O&M contracts
• Flood control infrastructure
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• Local candidates from Mumbai / MMR preferred for faster emergency response

9. KPIs / Performance Indicators

• Plant uptime and readiness
• Zero / minimal pump downtime during monsoon
• Timely preventive maintenance completion
• Breakdown response time
• Safety compliance and zero major incidents
• Accurate documentation and reporting
• Client satisfaction / inspection compliance
• Effective manpower discipline and shift management

10. Sample Salary Note (Optional in Job Posting)

Compensation: Negotiable based on experience, technical capability, and relevant municipal / pumping station O&M background.

11. Short Version for Job Portal / Advertisement

Urgent Requirement – Plant Incharge (Storm Water Pumping Station)

We are hiring an experienced Plant Incharge for operation & maintenance of a Storm Water Pumping Station.

Responsibilities:

• Overall 24x7 operation of pumping station
• Supervision of pumps, DG sets, panels, gates, screens, and utilities
• Preventive & breakdown maintenance
• Shift manpower management
• Monsoon preparedness & emergency handling
• Safety compliance and record keeping
• Coordination with client / municipal authorities

Eligibility:

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years experience in pumping station / utility / municipal O&M
• Experience in storm water / sewage / water pumping systems preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and team handling skills

My recommendation for your project

For a Storm Water Pumping Station, I strongly suggest adding 3 mandatory expectations in the JD because they matter a lot in real operations:

Add these as “must-have”:

1. Monsoon emergency availability (24x7 during heavy rainfall events)
2. Experience in large pump + electrical panel + DG coordination
3. Strict logbook / BMC compliance documentation discipline