Junior Electrical Engineer

Junior Electrical Engineer – Electrical Maintenance

Location: Chennai
Industry: OPVC / PVC Pipe Manufacturing
Department: Electrical / Maintenance
Experience: 2–4 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech – Electrical / Electrical & Electronics

Job Summary

We are looking for a Junior Electrical Engineer to support electrical maintenance and ensure smooth operation of production machinery and plant utilities. The candidate will be responsible for preventive maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, electrical safety, and supporting production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend electrical breakdowns and troubleshoot industrial machinery.
• Maintain MCC/PCC panels, control panels, motors, VFDs, sensors, contactors, relays and electrical systems.
• Provide electrical support for OPVC/PVC extrusion and related production equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of motors, panels, pumps, compressors, chillers and utilities.
• Troubleshoot basic PLC, HMI and control circuit issues.
• Monitor plant power distribution, LT panels, DG, APFC and electrical loads.
• Follow LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
• Maintain breakdown, preventive maintenance and equipment records.
• Coordinate with Production, Mechanical, Stores and external vendors.
• Identify recurring electrical problems and support improvement activities.

Required Skills

• Industrial electrical maintenance
• Motors, DOL & Star-Delta starters
• VFD / AC drives
• MCC/PCC panels
• PLC & HMI basics
• Sensors and control circuits
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Electrical safety and LOTO
• Multimeter, Clamp Meter & Megger

Preferred Experience

Experience in PVC/OPVC pipe manufacturing, plastic extrusion, injection moulding or continuous-process manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Key Skills: Electrical Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, VFD, PLC, MCC Panel, Motor Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Breakdown Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, PVC/OPVC Extrusion.

Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotational shifts as per plant requirements

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹32,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person