An electrical engineer in a PVC pipe manufacturing plant manages plant machinery, extrusion lines, and electrical control systems
Job Profile & Core Responsibilities
- Extrusion Line Maintenance: Oversee breakdown and preventive maintenance for PVC/HDPE pipe extrusion machines, haul-offs, cutters, and socketing units.
- Automation & PLC Management: Handle Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and temperature control loops.
- Utility Upkeep: Monitor plant utilities including chillers, air compressors, water pumps, and Diesel Generator (DG) sets.
- Power Distribution: Manage low and medium voltage switchgear, transformers, and electrical panels safely.
- Safety & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to industrial electrical safety protocols and statutory codes.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering with relevant plant experience.
- Experience: 2 to 6+ years working in a continuous-process manufacturing plant, ideally plastics, polymers, or pipe extrusion.
- Technical Skills: Panel wiring diagnostics, PLC troubleshooting, schematic reading, and motor control.