Automation and Electrical Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

Electrical Systems Management

• Plan, design, and oversee installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems and equipment (PLC panels, drives, sensors, HMIs, motors, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and electrical safety codes.
• Troubleshoot high/low-voltage systems and power distribution.
• Provide technical support during on-site installation and commissioning of control panels.

Project Management

• Lead electrical projects related to plant expansion, automation upgrades.
• Manage budgets, timelines, vendor coordination, and procurement.
• Provide technical input during project planning and execution.

Automation and Control Systems

• Oversee the integration and maintenance of automation equipment like PLCs, SCADA systems,

DCS, and robotics.

• Collaborate with automation engineers for logic development and panel designing.
• Implement new technologies for process optimization.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers, technicians, and maintenance staff.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure high team productivity.
• Conduct skill gap analysis and training programs.
• Conduct performance reviews of team
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, automation, production, and maintenance teams to

ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within manufacturing operations.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for all electrical assets.
• Implement predictive maintenance using IoT sensors and condition-monitoring systems.
• Minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with ISO and other relevant standards.
• Maintain documentation and statutory records for inspections.
• Adhere to ISO and TUV standards and ensure effective planning and documentation practices.

Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts, manage AMC, and ensure SLA compliance.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain documentation for electrical layouts, circuit diagrams, manuals, and panel drawings.
• Prepare regular reports on breakdowns, maintenance KPIs, and energy usage.
• Ensure proper planning and provide timely reports to the management as required.

Cost Control

• Optimize material and manpower usage.
• Evaluate and control electrical maintenance and project budgets.

Requirements of a successful candidate:

·      Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or Instrumentation

·      8–10 years of experience in electrical and automation project execution in manufacturing (preferably automation/robotics/industrial machinery).

·      Leadership, planning, and decision-making abilities

·      Knowledge in PLC, SCADA, VFDs, industrial sensors, and power systems would be an added advantage

·      Strong knowledge of electrical safety and compliance standards.

Location : Changodar, Ahmedabad

*preferred local Candidates.