Job Description – Electrician (Manufacturing Company)

Job Title:

Electrician

Department:

Engineering / Maintenance

Location:

Manufacturing Plant, Gujarat

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary

The Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment within the manufacturing plant. The role ensures uninterrupted production by maintaining electrical equipment in a safe and efficient operating condition while complying with company safety standards and statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of plant electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults in production machines and utility equipment.
- Install, test, commission, and maintain electrical wiring, panels, motors, transformers, and control circuits.
- Maintain LT electrical distribution systems and associated equipment.
- Inspect electrical panels, MCCs, DBs, switchgears, and control panels regularly.
- Repair or replace defective electrical components such as contactors, relays, MCBs, MCCBs, VFDs, PLC I/O modules, sensors, and cables.
- Perform routine maintenance of motors, pumps, compressors, DG sets, cooling towers, and utility equipment.
- Ensure proper earthing and electrical safety of all equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams.
- Maintain maintenance records, breakdown reports, and preventive maintenance checklists.




- Coordinate with production teams to minimize machine downtime.
- Assist in new machine installation and commissioning.
- Follow Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures before carrying out electrical maintenance.
- Ensure housekeeping in electrical rooms and work areas.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately and participate in safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- ITI Electrician (Mandatory)
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Experience

- 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing industry.
- Experience in chemical, plastic, recycling, engineering, FMCG, or process industries will be preferred.

Technical Skills

- Electrical troubleshooting
- Three-phase electrical systems
- Motor starters (DOL, Star-Delta, Soft Starter)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- PLC basics
- Sensors and limit switches
- Electrical panel maintenance
- MCC & PCC operation
- Cable laying and termination
- Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Breakdown Maintenance (BM)
- Reading electrical drawings
- DG Set operation
- Transformer maintenance
- UPS systems
- Lighting systems
- Basic instrumentation knowledge

Behavioral Competencies

- Problem-solving ability
- Teamwork
- Good communication skills
- Time management




- Safety consciousness
- Discipline and accountability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work in shifts

Working Conditions

- Rotational shifts (Day/Night)
- Manufacturing plant environment
- Emergency breakdown duties as required
- Overtime as per company policy and applicable labour laws

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

The Electrician shall:

- Follow all plant safety rules and PPE requirements.
- Comply with Electrical Safety Standards and LOTO procedures.
- Report near misses, unsafe acts, and incidents immediately.
- Participate in safety training and emergency response drills.
- Ensure compliance with statutory electrical regulations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Machine downtime due to electrical failures
- Preventive maintenance compliance (%)
- Breakdown response time
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Electrical safety compliance
- Number of repeat breakdowns
- Energy-saving initiatives implemented
- Zero electrical accidents

Statutory & Compliance Knowledge (Preferred)

- Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Safety Regulations
- Gujarat Electricity Rules and applicable electrical safety requirements
- Factories Act, 1948 and applicable Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) provisions
- Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Fire and electrical emergency procedures

Pay: ₹32,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Commuter assistance
- Food provided
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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