Power Service Transformer Engineer

Power Service Transformer Engineer – Job Description

1) Job Summary

The Power Service Transformer Engineer is responsible for installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of power transformers (LV/MV/HV/EHV) at substations and industrial facilities. The role ensures reliability, compliance with standards, and minimized downtime.

2) Key Responsibilities

A. Installation & Commissioning

• Supervise transformer erection, oil filling, vacuum treatment, and drying processes.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning tests (FAT/SAT coordination when required).
• Ensure compliance with drawings, method statements, and safety procedures.

B. Testing & Diagnostics

• Perform and interpret tests such as:
• Insulation Resistance (IR)
• Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR)
• Winding Resistance
• Capacitance & Tan Delta (Power Factor)
• Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)
• Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) interpretation
• Partial Discharge (PD) testing
• Analyze results and issue technical reports with corrective recommendations.

C. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Plan preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults (overheating, oil leakage, abnormal gases, bushing failures, OLTC issues).
• Supervise repair, refurbishment, or retrofitting works.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10+ years of experience in power transformer service/testing.
• Experience with HV/EHV transformers (132kV, 220kV, 400kV preferred).

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