Job Title: Electrical Shift In-Charge

Location: Hajipir Kutch

Department: Electrical Maintenance / Engineering

Reports To: Electrical Maintenance Manager / Plant Head

Job Summary The Electrical Shift In-Charge is responsible for overseeing all electrical maintenance and troubleshooting activities during assigned shifts in a chemical manufacturing plant. This role ensures uninterrupted plant operations by maintaining electrical systems, ensuring safety compliance, and leading shift technicians effectively.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate electrical maintenance activities during the shift to ensure smooth plant operations.
- Monitor and maintain all electrical equipment, including motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, and instrumentation systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults, minimizing downtime and ensuring quick restoration of operations.
- Ensure adherence to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
- Lead, guide, and allocate tasks to electrical technicians and shift staff.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory regulations, and plant safety protocols.
- Coordinate with production, mechanical, and instrumentation teams for efficient plant operation.
- Maintain proper documentation of breakdowns, maintenance activities, and shift reports.
- Ensure proper handling and usage of electrical tools, PPE, and safety equipment.
- Participate in shutdown planning and execution activities.
- Identify opportunities for energy conservation and system improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education:



Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience: 5–8 years of experience in electrical maintenance in a chemical, petrochemical, or manufacturing industry
- Experience in hazardous area (Zone classified) operations is preferred

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and equipment
- Familiarity with PLC systems, SCADA, and automation (preferred)
- Understanding of electrical drawings, schematics, and single-line diagrams
- Knowledge of safety standards such as LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) and electrical safety practices
- Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS) is an advantage

Soft Skills

- Leadership and team management abilities
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Positive communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency situations
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety

Working Conditions

- Rotational shift duties (including night shifts)
- Exposure to industrial and chemical plant environments
- Requirement to respond to emergency breakdowns

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Equipment uptime and reliability
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Compliance with maintenance schedules
- Safety incident rate
- Energy efficiency improvements

Additional Requirements

- Knowledge of statutory compliance and electrical regulations
- Ability to handle audits and inspections
- Willingness to work extended hours during plant shutdowns or emergencies

Note: This may be modified based on plant requirements and operational needs.

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