Assistant General Manager - SMS - E & I

Position Name:

Role Objective:

Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation systems for common/shared facilities of SMS

Role Responsibilities:

1. Plant-wide Operations & Reliability

• Oversee

  SMS-wide HT/LT substations, transformers, distribution panels, and backup power systems

  .
• Ensure reliable operation of

  common utilities

  compressed air systems, centralized water systems, DM plants, emergency power, and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor and maintain

  SMS-wide automation networks, MCCs, communication systems, and control rooms

  .
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of

  EOT cranes and hoisting equipment

  in SMS.

1. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Drive preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance across common SMS E&I systems.
  
• Troubleshoot failures in HT/LT systems, power distribution, cranes, compressors, and instrumentation.
  
• Conduct root cause analysis for common area failures and ensure corrective/preventive actions.
  

1. Automation & Process Control

• Ensure smooth functioning of

  plant-wide PLC/DCS/SCADA systems

  .
• Maintain interlocks, automation sequences, and communication interfaces across different SMS units (EAF, LF, VD, CCM, RMHS, Pump House, FES).
  
• Collaborate with OEMs/vendors for common automation and control system upgrades.
  

1. Project Execution & Upgradation

• Lead commissioning and modernization of

  SMS common E&I facilities

  – HT/LT substations, cranes, utilities, and network systems.
• Implement

  energy-saving initiatives

  – VFD retrofits, capacitor banks, load balancing, and harmonic control.
• Drive

  digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives

  for SMS-wide monitoring and predictive maintenance.

1. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to

  OH&S standards, electrical safety codes, and statutory requirements

  .
• Enforce LOTO, risk assessments, and safe work practices across SMS common facilities.
  
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001).
  

1. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain SMS-wide records of

  power distribution, energy usage, equipment health, calibration, and downtime

  .
• Generate consolidated reports on energy efficiency, system reliability, and common utilities.
  
• Support internal/external audits, statutory inspections, and ISO certifications.
  

1. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead engineers, supervisors, and technicians working on

  common E&I facilities

  .
• Act as a

  central coordination point

  between area-specific E&I teams (EAF, LF, VD, CCM, RMHS, Pump House, FES).
• Train and mentor team members in plant-wide reliability, safety, and automation practices.
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in

  plant-wide HT/LT power distribution, transformers, and substations

  .
• Knowledge of

  common utilities

  – pump houses, compressors, DM plants, HVAC, and auxiliary systems.
• Hands-on experience in

  cranes, MCC panels, and plant-wide PLC/DCS/SCADA systems

  .
• Strong ability to coordinate

  multi-area E&I functions

  and integrate automation across processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting, leadership, and decision-making skills.
  
• Commitment to

  safety, energy optimization, and reliability

  .

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering.

• 15–20 years of experience in E&I in SMS.
  
• Experience in

  SMS-wide/common E&I operations, commissioning, and modernization

  .
• Familiarity with SAP/CMMS, ISO standards, and energy management systems.