Manager-Electrical- Press Shop

About Company

It's a large conglomerate in stainless-steel manufacturing.

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Educational Qualification & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Control
• 1015 years of experience in electrical & automation roles in heavy forging/press industry
• Experience with 2500T/3000T forging press operations will be preferred
• Exposure to safety systems, ISO documentation, and lean maintenance practices is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP is mandatory.

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing the entire electrical and automation infrastructure of 2500T and 3000T hydraulic/mechanical presses. The role includes ensuring high equipment uptime, electrical safety, energy efficiency, and process automation for consistent production of forged round bright bars.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Electrical Systems & Maintenance

• Lead and supervise all electrical maintenance activities for press machines, furnaces, manipulators, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure uninterrupted power supply and manage HT/LT panels, transformers, and distribution systems.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime of critical forging equipment.
• Ensure the requisite electrical inventory available in store and has the control over inventory.

2. Automation & Control Systems

• Manage PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and automation components used in press and forging lines.
• Interface with automation vendors for upgrades, troubleshooting, and control logic modifications.
• Ensure proper calibration and functioning of sensors, encoders, VFDs, temperature controllers, etc.
• Work closely with production for optimizing cycle time through automation fine-tuning.

3. Project Management

• Lead electrical aspects of new machine installation, commissioning, and automation retrofits.
• Plan and execute plant expansions, energy audits, and electrical load assessments.
• Prepare CAPEX proposals and budgets for electrical and automation improvements.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory norms related to electrical safety, energy conservation, and environmental standards.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis of electrical incidents.
• Train electricians and operators on electrical safety and emergency response.

5. Team Management & Documentation

• Supervise a team of electricians, automation technicians, and shift maintenance personnel.
• Maintain documentation for control diagrams, circuit layouts, maintenance logs, and equipment manuals.
• Coordinate with external contractors, OEMs, and service providers as required.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic/mechanical forging press control systems.
• Expertise in Siemens/Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and industrial communication protocols.
• Proficient in reading and developing electrical schematics and automation logic.
• Ability to analyze faults, troubleshoot high-voltage systems, and resolve control issues.
• Familiarity with SCADA, industrial networking, and energy management systems.