Electrical Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Job Responsibilities Electrical Engineer (Foundry Machine Installation)

Planning & Coordination

• Study machine electrical load data, single line diagrams (SLDs), and OEM manuals before installation.
  
• Coordinate with mechanical and civil teams to ensure proper

  cable trenches, raceways, and conduits

  are in place before machine installation.
• Prepare electrical installation schedules, manpower planning, and tool requirements.
  

Electrical Installation & Supervision

• Supervise installation of

  power and control panels, MCCs, PCCs, switchgear, transformers, distribution boards, and earthing systems

  .
• Ensure proper laying, glanding, and termination of

  power cables, control cables, and bus ducts

  as per standards.
• Oversee installation of

  motors, furnaces, compressors, conveyors, blowers, dust collectors

  , and their associated control wiring.
• Verify earthing, bonding, and lightning protection for foundry equipment.
  

Testing & Commissioning

• Conduct

  IR tests, continuity tests, polarity checks, and high-voltage withstand tests

  for cables and equipment.
• Supervise pre-commissioning checks for motors, drives (VFDs), PLC panels, and instrumentation wiring.
  
• Support OEM engineers in machine commissioning, load trials, and performance tests.
  
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during machine start-up and stabilize power distribution.
  

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with

  IE Rules, IS/IEC standards

  , and

  factory safety norms

  .
• Implement safe electrical work practices in high-temperature and dust-prone foundry environments.
  
• Maintain installation checklists, inspection reports, and safety audit records.
  

AutoCAD & Documentation

• Prepare/review

  electrical layout drawings, cable routing plans, panel GA drawings, and earthing layouts

  in

  AutoCAD

  .
• Update

  as-built electrical drawings

  after modifications during installation.
• Document daily progress, test reports, and commissioning records.
  

Team Supervision & Vendor Coordination

• Guide electricians and technicians during installation and testing activities.
  
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and contractors for technical clarifications.
  
• Train operators and maintenance teams on electrical safety and machine operating procedures.

Preferred candidate profile

Preferred Candidate Profile Electrical Engineer (Foundry Machine Installation)

• Education

  :
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Diploma holders with strong relevant experience may also be considered).
  

• Experience

  :
• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in

  installation, testing, and commissioning of heavy industrial/foundry machines

  .
• Exposure to

  furnaces, compressors, conveyors, motors, VFDs, MCC/PCC panels, and power distribution systems

  in foundry/steel/engineering plants.

• Technical Skills

  :
• Proficient in

  AutoCAD

  for electrical layout drawings, cable schedules, panel GA drawings, and earthing layouts.
• Strong knowledge of

  electrical power systems, motor control circuits, PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation wiring

  .
• Experience in

  cable sizing, load calculation, and panel design verification

  .
• Familiar with

  testing procedures

  (insulation resistance, high-pot, continuity, loop checks, etc.).
• Awareness of

  IS/IEC standards, IE rules, and factory electrical safety regulations

  .

• Behavioral Attributes

  :
• Strong leadership in supervising electricians/technicians during high-risk installation work.
  
• Ability to coordinate with

  mechanical and civil teams

  for smooth installation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting during commissioning.
  
• Good communication skills for vendor and client interaction.
  

• Added Advantage

  :
• Knowledge of

  ETAP, E-Plan, or similar electrical design software

  .
• Experience with

  SCADA/PLC integration

  in foundry automation.
• Exposure to

  high-voltage installations (transformers, HT panels, breakers)

  .
• Certification in

  electrical safety or energy management

  .