Position

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I;) Supervisor

Location

Biomass Pellet Manufacturing Plant- Sirsa

Reporting To

Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager

Job Summary The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I;) Supervisor will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of all electrical and instrumentation systems within the biomass pellet manufacturing plant. The role requires hands-on experience in LT/HT electrical systems, transformers, PLC-based control systems, motor control centers (MCC), instrumentation, and electrical maintenance to ensure maximum plant availability with secure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

" Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all electrical equipment.

" Troubleshoot and rectify faults in LT and HT panels.

" Maintain transformers, switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, APFC panels, VFDs, soft starters, and electrical distribution systems.

" Ensure uninterrupted power supply to all plant operations.

" Monitor electrical load balancing and power consumption.

PLC & Automation

" Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC control circuits and I/O faults.

" Identify and rectify control logic and field wiring issues.

" Troubleshoot communication between PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and field instruments.

" Coordinate with automation engineers for PLC program modifications whenever required.

Instrumentation

" Maintain and troubleshoot field instruments including:

o Temperature sensors o Pressure transmitters o Level sensors o Proximity sensors o Load cells o Limit switches o Flow switches

" Perform calibration and functional checks of instrumentation.

Interlock & Control Systems





" Troubleshoot electrical and process interlocks.

" Identify causes of plant trips and emergency shutdowns.

" Verify safety interlocks before commissioning equipment.

" Ensure proper functioning of emergency stop circuits and safety devices.

Cable Installation & Troubleshooting

" Supervise cable laying for HT/LT power and control cables.

" Prepare cable routing plans and ensure proper cable termination.

" Troubleshoot cable faults using appropriate testing equipment.

" Maintain cable schedules and identification records.

Equipment Maintenance

" Maintain motors, gear motors, conveyors, hammer mills, pellet mills, blowers, fans, compressors, pumps, and other process equipment from an electrical perspective.

" Inspect motor insulation, bearings, and electrical connections.

" Perform megger testing and continuity checks.

Safety & Compliance

" Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and statutory regulations.

" Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.

" Ensure proper earthing, panel housekeeping, and electrical safety practices.

" Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.

Documentation

" Maintain preventive maintenance records and breakdown reports.

" Prepare root cause analysis (RCA) reports for major electrical failures.

" Update electrical drawings and maintenance logs.

" Maintain inventory of electrical spare parts.

Required Qualifications

" Diploma/B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering.

Experience

" 5-8 years of hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance

📌 Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor (Sirsa)
🏢 Manikaran Power
📍 Sirsa