To manage electrical and instrumentation activities at the plant, ensuring reliable operation of machinery, effective troubleshooting, minimum downtime, and smooth shift operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities across the plant.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical problems and breakdowns to minimize machine downtime.
- Handle and maintain PLC, drives/VFDs, electrical panels, motors, sensors, and related control systems.
- Ensure smooth operation and maintenance of SPM (Special Purpose Machines) and other production equipment.
- Monitor machine performance and identify recurring electrical and automation-related issues.
- Ensure timely preventive and breakdown maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Take overall responsibility for shift management, ensuring smooth plant operations and timely resolution of technical issues.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Utilities, and other departments for effective resolution of breakdowns and operational issues.
- Maintain breakdown records, maintenance reports, checklists, and other required documentation.
- Ensure proper availability and utilization of critical electrical spares.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, GMP, food safety requirements, and plant SOPs.
- Lead and supervise the electrical/instrumentation team and ensure effective manpower utilization.
- Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and improvement of current machines and automation systems.
- Identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Qualification & Experience
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Food Industry manufacturing plants is mandatory.
- Strong hands-on experience in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Good knowledge of PLC and Drives/VFDs.
- Experience in handling and troubleshooting SPM (Special Purpose Machines) and production machinery.
- Experience in overall shift management and team handling.
- Candidates from Food Industry with relevant plant experience will only be considered.
- Educational qualification: B. Tech/B.E./Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.