Deputy General Manager

Position Name:

Role Objective:

To lead and manage the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) function of the 0.75 MTPA Wire Rod Mill, ensuring high equipment availability, energy-efficient operations, process automation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. The role supports smooth rolling operations while achieving productivity, quality, and cost targets.

Role Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Define and implement long-term E&I strategies for reliable mill operations.
  
• Develop modernization, automation, and digitalization roadmaps aligned with business goals.
  
• Plan budgets, manpower, and resources for optimum utilization.
  

• Operations & Maintenance

• Ensure reliable functioning of E&I systems in:
  
• Rolling stands (roughing, intermediate, finishing).
  
• Laying heads, pinch rolls, loopers, conveyors.
  
• Coilers, shears, cooling conveyors.
  
• Substations, transformers, switchgear, rectifiers, and power distribution.
  
• Drives (DC/AC), motors, control panels, protection systems.
  
• Implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
  
• Troubleshoot major electrical, automation, and instrumentation issues.
  

• Automation & Process Control

• Manage and upgrade Level-1 & Level-2 automation systems.
  
• Maintain and enhance PLC/DCS/SCADA systems for rolling, handling, and utilities.
  
• Integrate process instrumentation (temperature, speed, vibration, load, dimensional controls).
  
• Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives – IoT monitoring, analytics, predictive maintenance.
  

• Projects & Modernization

• Lead E&I scope in revamping, upgrades, and capacity enhancement projects.
  
• Review designs, technical specifications, and vendor performance.
  
• Oversee commissioning, integration, and acceptance trials.
  

• Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, electrical safety codes, and factory norms.
  
• Implement ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001).
  
• Conduct audits, hazard assessments, and corrective actions.
  
• Ensure compliance of mill emission monitoring instrumentation.
  

• Energy & Cost Optimization

• Monitor and optimize power consumption in drives, auxiliaries, and utilities.
  
• Implement energy-saving projects and reactive power management.
  
• Control O&M costs through vendor development and spares optimization.
  

• People & Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and upskill engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
  
• Conduct training on automation, diagnostics, and safety.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  

• Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, Mechanical, Utilities, and Corporate E&I teams.
  
• Manage OEMs, contractors, and service providers for technical support and AMCs.
  
• Represent E&I in audits, reviews, and performance forums.
  

• General Responsibilities

• Foster a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination.
  
• Emphasize customer focus and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Drive process effectiveness, safety reporting, and workplace safety culture.
  
• Contribute to environmental compliance, pollution prevention, and energy objectives.
  

Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
  
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and IR practices
  
• Stakeholder management and negotiation
  
• Decision-making and problem-solving
  
• Ethical conduct and transparency
  
• Crisis and conflict resolution
  

Key Skills:

• Expertise in Wire Rod Mill E&I systems, rolling mill drives, and automation
  
• Hands-on experience with HV/MV/LV systems, drives (Siemens, ABB, Danieli, VAI)
  
• Proficiency in PLC/DCS/SCADA and Level-2 automation for rolling mills
  
• Knowledge of process instrumentation (speed sensors, loopers, temperature, vibration monitoring)
  
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills
  
• High orientation toward safety, compliance, and energy efficiency
  

Abilities:

• Strategic and analytical thinking
  
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
  
• Effective communication and collaboration
  
• Adaptability and innovation-driven approach
  
• Ability to mentor and develop teams
  

Qualification & Experience:

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering (PG in Automation / Power Systems preferred).

• Experience:

  16 to 25 Years Experience in Wire Rod Mills (WRM).