Senior Executive – Commissioning

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Executive – Commissioning with 3–5 years of experience in the design and commissioning of Drives and PLC solutions for crane applications. The role involves end-to-end technical support, engineering coordination, testing, commissioning, integration, and customer interaction for industrial and port crane projects.

The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of crane electrical systems, VFDs, PLCs, control systems, and industrial automation, with hands-on exposure to commissioning activities and the ability to coordinate effectively with customers, consultants, vendors, and internal engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Support customers and consultants in preparing enquiry specifications from the project inception stage, ensuring required crane performance, functionality, and safety requirements are addressed.
- Review enquiry specifications, tender documents, contracts, and technical requirements.
- Prepare engineering inputs, deviation lists, optimized system configurations, detailed BOMs, and control philosophies.
- Participate in project kick-off meetings and technical meetings with customers, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.
- Prepare technical specifications and enquiry documents for bought-out items.
- Provide accurate technical inputs and specifications to suppliers and vendors.
- Review, verify, and integrate engineering drawings, documents, datasheets, vendor drawings, and plant engineering documents.
- Coordinate and ensure timely completion of software development for VFD/Drives, PLC, and Crane Management System (CMS).
- Prepare software-related documentation, operating manuals, and training documentation.
- Conduct inspection, FAT, I/O checking, pre-commissioning, final commissioning, endurance testing, and system validation.
- Carry out on-site and classroom training for customers and relevant stakeholders.




- Coordinate with sub-suppliers for commissioning of vendor-supplied equipment and ensure seamless integration with the main crane control system.
- Provide remote and in office technical support to other commissioning engineers.
- Troubleshoot electrical, automation, drive, PLC, communication, and control-system issues during commissioning.
- Ensure satisfactory system performance and successful project handover to the customer.
- Maintain strong technical and professional relationships with customers, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Technical Scope The candidate will work across various electrical and automation systems associated with cranes, including:
- HT Power Supply Systems
- HT Switchgear and Transformers
- Cable Reeling Drums and Cable Engineering
- LV Switchgear Panels
- Motors and Motor Control Systems
- UPS Systems
- Crane Lighting Solutions
- Load Measurement Systems
- VFD / Drive Panels
- PLC Panels
- Crane Management Systems (CMS)
- Local and Remote Crane Control Systems
- Data Communication Systems
- Central Yard Management Station integration
- PLC, Drive, and automation software
- Electrical and control-system integration

Candidate Requirements

Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- Candidates with relevant specialization or experience in industrial automation, drives, PLCs, or crane electrical systems will be preferred.

Experience

- 3–5 years of relevant experience in designing and commissioning Drives and PLC solutions, preferably for crane applications.
- Hands-on experience in industrial automation and commissioning is required.
- Experience with crane commissioning will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills




- Basic to good knowledge of VFD/Drive commissioning.
- Basic to good knowledge of PLC commissioning and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of crane electrical and automation systems.
- Knowledge of crane applications, control philosophy, and safety requirements.
- Ability to understand electrical/control drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Exposure to FAT, I/O checking, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and endurance testing.
- Understanding of industrial communication and system integration will be an advantage.
- Ability to coordinate with vendors for integration and commissioning of bought-out systems.

Key Competencies
- Strong learning ability and willingness to develop expertise in crane automation.
- Customer-oriented approach.
- Result-oriented mindset.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to build and maintain trustworthy relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Good coordination and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineering and commissioning teams.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and project execution.

Preferred Interpersonal Skills

- Intelligent and analytical approach.
- Positive attitude.
- Hardworking and committed.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work under project deadlines and in customer-facing environments.

Key Deliverables The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For Ensuring

- Accurate technical and engineering inputs.
- Timely software and system integration.
- Successful FAT and pre-commissioning.
- Safe and effective on-site commissioning.
- Successful crane performance and endurance testing.
- Effective customer and operator training.
- Smooth integration of vendor equipment with the main crane control system.
- Timely resolution of commissioning issues.
- Satisfactory customer acceptance and project handover.

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📌 Senior Executive - Commissioning (Thane)
🏢 Siemens
📍 Thane