Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Role & responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

• Maintain HT/LT electrical distribution systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of plant equipment.
• Maintain transformers, DG sets, MCCs, PCCs, ACBs, VCBs, APFC panels, and UPS systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and minimize downtime.
• Monitor power consumption and implement energy-saving initiatives.

Automation & Control Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Program and modify PLC logic as required.
• Maintain communication networks such as Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and CAN.
• Commission and troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, motion control systems, and industrial robots.
• Maintain industrial automation software and backups.

Instrumentation

• Maintain sensors, transmitters, encoders, load cells, temperature controllers, pressure switches, and flow meters.
• Perform calibration and ensure instrument accuracy.
• Troubleshoot field instruments and control loops.

Project Execution

• Execute electrical and automation projects from planning to commissioning.
• Good hands on experience in executing projects on Energy Savings.
• Prepare technical specifications, BOQs, and drawings.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal departments.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule.

Documentation

• Maintain electrical drawings, SLDs, panel layouts, PLC programs, and backup files.
• Prepare maintenance reports and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Update preventive maintenance records and spare parts inventory.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and statutory regulations.
• Implement Lockout-Tagout-Try Out (LOTOTO) procedures.
• Participate in electrical inspections and safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, Electrical Inspectorate, and statutory requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve machine reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Identify automation opportunities to increase productivity.
• Implement Kaizen, TPM, Lean, and energy conservation initiatives.

Required Skills

• PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Delta, etc.)
• HMI & SCADA (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.)
• VFDs and Servo Drives
• Robot (Kawasaki, Fanuc, Yaskawa)
• Industrial Networking
• Electrical Distribution Systems (HT/LT)
• Motor Control & Protection
• Electrical Drawings (AutoCAD/EPLAN)
• Instrumentation & Calibration
• Spare planning & Inventory Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Project Management
• MS Office and SAP (preferred)

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering.

Experience

• B.E./B.Tech.: 812 years in manufacturing or process industries.

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