Role & responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Electrical Maintenance & Reliability
- Lead electrical maintenance activities for plant machinery, production lines and utilities.
- Ensure maximum equipment uptime, preventive maintenance and breakdown reduction.
- Manage HT/LT substations, transformers, switchgear, PCC/MCC panels, motors, DG sets and power distribution systems.
- Monitor electrical maintenance costs, spares and equipment reliability.
2. Automation & Instrumentation
- Manage PLC, SCADA, VFD/AC drives, control systems and industrial instrumentation.
- Improve automation systems to enhance productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues and implement corrective actions.
3. Project Engineering & Execution
- Lead electrical and automation projects, including CAPEX planning, engineering, installation, erection and commissioning.
- Review technical specifications, vendor proposals and techno-commercial evaluations.
- Coordinate with consultants, OEMs, contractors and internal teams for timely project completion.
- Manage electrical infrastructure for new plant installations and capacity expansion.
4. Plant Operations & Utilities
- Support electrical systems for tube mills, rolling mills, galvanizing lines, slitting lines and other production equipment, as applicable.
- Ensure reliable power supply to production lines and utilities.
- Monitor energy consumption and implement energy-saving initiatives.
5. Safety, Compliance & Cost Control
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, statutory requirements and LOTO procedures.
- Drive energy conservation, maintenance cost reduction and continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to applicable ISO standards and safety practices.
6. Team Leadership
- Lead electrical, automation and instrumentation teams.
- Develop maintenance systems, SOPs, technical capabilities and performance-monitoring mechanisms.
- Coordinate with Production, Mechanical, Projects, Purchase and Plant Management teams.
Preferred candidate profile
Required Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech./Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognized technical qualification.
- Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, automation and power distribution.
- Experience in steel plants, metal manufacturing, rolling mills, SMS or heavy industrial projects is preferred.
Required Skills
- Electrical maintenance and plant reliability
- PLC, VFD, drives and industrial automation
- HT/LT substations and power distribution
- Greenfield projects, CAPEX and commissioning
- Preventive maintenance and energy management
- Vendor management, budgeting and cost control
- Team leadership and cross-functional coordination
