Electrical Enginee

Job Purpose

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all electrical systems, machinery, equipment, and utilities within the factory. The position will focus on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, breakdown reduction, electrical safety, and continuous improvement of plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation of all electrical systems, machinery, and equipment within the factory.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and promptly resolve machine breakdowns and electrical faults.
• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, control panels, MCC panels, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, breakers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate testing and measuring instruments.
• Monitor electrical systems to identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.
• Maintain electrical distribution systems, including LT panels, DBs, cables, breakers, and protection systems.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of generators, UPS systems and other electrical utilities, where applicable.
• Support installation, commissioning, modification, and relocation of production machinery.
• Coordinate with production departments to minimize machine downtime and production interruptions.
• Prepare and implement preventive maintenance schedules and checklists.
• Maintain records of breakdowns, repairs, preventive maintenance, spare parts, and equipment history.
• Identify recurring electrical problems and perform root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor critical electrical spare parts and coordinate requirements with Stores and Purchase departments.
• Ensure proper earthing, electrical protection, isolation, and workplace electrical safety.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and applicable electrical standards.
• Support energy-saving initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce electricity consumption and operating costs.
• Supervise electricians and technicians and provide technical guidance when required.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers for specialized electrical work.
• Participate in continuous improvement and machinery reliability projects.

Qualification

Education: BSc/BE Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
PEC Registration: Preferred/required where applicable.

Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance or engineering.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience in machinery troubleshooting and industrial electrical systems is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Industrial electrical troubleshooting
• Electrical control panels and power distribution
• Motors and motor control systems
• VFDs and electrical drives
• MCCs, breakers, contactors and relays
• Sensors and industrial control components
• Electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Electrical safety and isolation procedures
• PLC troubleshooting knowledge will be an advantage
• Generator and UPS maintenance knowledge
• MS Office and maintenance reporting

Key Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Quick response to breakdowns
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Preventive maintenance mindset
• Strong technical knowledge
• Team coordination and supervision
• Safety consciousness
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in electrical breakdowns
• Machine downtime reduction
• Preventive maintenance completion rate
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Electrical equipment reliability
• Repeat fault reduction
• Electrical safety compliance
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Availability of critical electrical equipment
• Maintenance documentation accuracy

Preferred Candidate: An Electrical Engineer with strong hands-on industrial maintenance experience who can independently troubleshoot electrical faults, minimize machinery downtime, and improve the reliability of factory electrical systems.

Work Location: In person