Energy Auditor Cum Sr Electrical Specialist

Job Description Energy Auditor cum Zero Electrical Audit Expert

Designation: Electrical Safety & Energy Audit Specialist

Department: Technical Audit & Consulting Services

Company: Northstar Safety Systemz Pvt. Ltd.

Location: PAN India (Extensive travel required)

Type: Full-Time / Project-Based

1. Role Overview

The role involves conducting end-to-end energy audits, Zero Electrical Incident (ZEI) audits, statutory electrical safety assessments, and compliance evaluations aligned with CEA Safety Regulations 2010, NBC Part 4, IS standards, IEC/NFPA codes, and international engineering best practices.

The specialist will assess electrical systems, identify safety gaps, energy inefficiencies, and risk exposures, and prepare detailed technical reports for industrial, commercial, utility, and infrastructure clients.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Energy Audit Responsibilities

• Perform detailed energy audits aligned with BEE guidelines and ISO 50001.
• Conduct equipment-wise and system-wise energy performance evaluation (motors, HVAC, pumps, compressors, DG sets, transformers, lighting, electrical distribution).
• Develop energy saving measures (ESMs) with quantified savings, ROI, payback, and capex/opex recommendations.
• Prepare load profiles, TOU analysis, PF correction study, motor efficiency study, and harmonics evaluation.
• Prepare baseline Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs) for client monitoring.

B. Electrical Zero Incident Audit (ZEI)

• Execute Zero Electrical Accident Audits at operational plants covering LV/MV/HV installations.
• Verify compliance with CEA Regulations 2010, IS 732:2019, IS 3043, IS 1646, IS 5571, IS 5216, and local electrical rules.

• Inspect:

• Transformers, RMUs, switchgear, PCC/MCC panels

• UPS & battery rooms
• DG systems
• Cables, joints, trays, trenches
• Earthing/grounding systems

• Lightning protection systems

• Identify gaps in clearances, protection settings, feeder load balancing, emergency switching, and system health.

• Review LOTO system, isolation practices, arc flash preventive measures, and PTW electrical section.

C. Electrical Testing & Diagnostic Capabilities

• Conduct:

• Earth resistance tests (3-point/FOP method)

• IR testing (Megger)
• Relay testing & protection coordination checks
• Thermography (NFPA 70B aligned)
• Transformer BDV testing
• Harmonics & power quality analysis
• Lux level measurements

• Loop impedance tests, continuity checks

• Identify hotspots, leakage currents, abnormal temperature rise, and insulation deterioration.

D. Electrical Safety Compliance

• Evaluate fire–electrical hazards and electrical fire load contributors.
• Check compliance with NBC Part 4 (Electrical Installations), IS 1646, IS 14489, and OSHA/NFPA references.

• Review adequacy of:

• Earthing conductors, pit health, busbar/neutral sizing

• Cable sizing, derating, routing, and mechanical protection
• Ingress protection (IP rating)

• Emergency shutdown provisions

• Verify statutory records, logbooks, safety inspections, and electrical PPE compliance.

E. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed audit reports with:

• Technical findings

• Root cause analysis
• Severity rating (High/Medium/Low)
• Statutory & code references (CEA, IS, IEC, NFPA)

• Recommended CAPA and engineering improvement plans

• Present findings to management and assist in developing corrective action roadmaps.

3. Required Technical Skills

• Strong command over:

• CEA Regulations 2010

• IS 732:2019, IS 3043, IS 1646, IS 5216
• NBC 2016 Part 4
• NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B

• IEC/IEEE standards (519, 1584 preferred)

• Ability to read and analyze SLDs, load schedules, breaker coordination diagrams.

• Strong electrical risk assessment (HIRA/JSA) capability.
• Experience in arc flash hazard awareness and mitigation requirements.

4. Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Mandatory)

• Desirable:

• Certified Energy Auditor (BEE) or Energy Manager

• NFPA 70E / OSHA Electrical Safety Certification

• ISO 50001 Energy Management System training

• Experience: 5–15 years in energy audits, electrical safety audits, or electrical O&M.

5. Behavioral & Professional Attributes

• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently on high-risk industrial assets
• Excellent communication & client-facing ability
• Willingness to travel across India
• Strong adherence to safety, confidentiality, and compliance protocols

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical safety training, LOTO training, and energy efficiency workshops.
• Support Northstar technical team in power system design review and audit planning.
• Assist in CAPA closure verification and post-audit compliance monitoring.
• Provide inputs for Northstar's internal knowledge library and best-practice frameworks.

7. Compensation

Competitive salary aligned with experience, plus travel, accommodation, and site allowances as per Northstar policy.