Sub Section Head - Electrical Maintenance - Engineering - Jhagadia - Steel

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Welspun World is one of India's fastest growing global conglomerates with businesses in Home Textiles, Flooring Solutions, Advanced Textiles, DI Pipes, Pig Iron, TMT bars, Stainless Steel, Alloy, Line Pipes, Infrastructure & Warehousing.At Welspun, we strongly believe in our purpose to delight customers through innovation and technology, achieve inclusive & sustainable growth to remain eminent in all our businesses. From Homes to Highways, Hi-tech to Heavy metals, We lead tomorrow together to create a smarter & more sustainable world.

Job Purpose/ Summary

Section Head - SMS - Electrical Maintenance - Steel

Job Title

Section Head - SMS - Electrical Maintenance - SteelWe are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head the Electrical & Automation department across all major units of our integrated steel plant, including the Steel Melting Shop (SMS., Continuous Casting Plant (CCP., Rolling Mill, Bright Bar Plant, and Seamless Pipe Plant. This role demands a deep understanding of heavy industrial electrical systems, plant automation, process instrumentation, and digital transformation strategies to ensure maximum reliability, safety, and productivity.

Principal Accountabilities

Lead and manage the Electrical & Automation teams across all production units. Develop and implement strategies for electrical and automation systems to improve plant efficiency, uptime, and energy optimization. Drive modernization initiatives, including Industry 4.0, SCADA, PLC/DCS upgrades, and smart maintenance practices.Ensure high availability and performance of electrical equipment (HT/LT switchgears, transformers, motors, drives, UPS, etc.. across all plants. Oversee the maintenance and optimization of automation systems (PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA. across the SMS, CCP, Rolling Mill, Bright Bar & Seamless Pipe units. Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.Prepare and manage annual budgets for the Electrical & Automation department. Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives through energy efficiency, automation, and technology upgrades.Lead electrical and automation projects including greenfield/brownfield expansions, equipment upgrades, and energy management systems.Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders for timely project execution.Ensure compliance with statutory and safety regulations related to electrical systems and automation. Implement safety practices and training programs for electrical teams.Build and mentor a high-performing team of electrical and automation engineers and technicians. Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Interactions

Senior Management,Strategic Planning ,Internal Communication ,External Communication ,Team Leadership

Experience

18

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Proficiency Level

Business & Commercial acumenExpert EntrepreneurshipExpert Global Mind-setExpert People ExcellenceExpert Electrical MaintenanceExpert Expertise in Scada & PLC Software'sExpert SAP\/ERP Data ManagementExpert Adoption of TechnologyExpert

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