Location: Kalunga, Rourkela, Odisha

Department: SMS – Electrical & Instrumentation

Designation: Manager – SMS Electrical & Instrumentation

Experience: 12–15 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Employment Information: The position is with Envirocare Infrasolution Private Limited, a subsidiary of Shri Mahavir Ferro Alloys Private Limited. While Shri Mahavir Ferro Alloys Private Limited is the parent/group company, all recruitment, employment, payroll, and related HR processes for this role will be managed by Envirocare Infrasolution Private Limited.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and technically competent Manager – SMS Electrical & Instrumentation to lead electrical maintenance, instrumentation, automation, and control system activities in the Steel Melting Shop (SMS). The role involves ensuring reliable operation of SMS equipment, minimizing electrical and instrumentation breakdowns, optimizing maintenance practices, and supporting uninterrupted steel production.

The position will be responsible for planning and executing preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance, managing electrical and instrumentation teams, ensuring equipment reliability, and implementing automation and process control improvements. The candidate should have strong hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance of SMS equipment, particularly induction furnaces, ladle refining furnaces, continuous casting machines, and associated auxiliary systems.

Key Responsibilities

A. Electrical Maintenance & Equipment Management

- Oversee electrical maintenance of SMS equipment, including induction furnaces, LF, CCM, EOT cranes, cooling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Ensure reliable operation of HT/LT systems, transformers, motors, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs, and electrical distribution networks.
- Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Monitor electrical equipment performance and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

B. Instrumentation & Automation

- Oversee maintenance of PLC, SCADA, HMI, sensors,



transmitters, control panels, and automation systems.
- Ensure reliable functioning of temperature, pressure, flow, level, and other process measurement instruments.
- Monitor and troubleshoot automation systems, control loops, interlocks, and process instrumentation.
- Coordinate with OEMs and technical teams for automation upgrades and system improvements.

C. Maintenance Planning & Shutdown Management

- Prepare preventive maintenance schedules and annual maintenance plans.
- Plan and execute electrical and instrumentation maintenance during scheduled shutdowns.
- Conduct root cause analysis of recurring failures and implement reliability improvement measures.
- Monitor critical spares, maintenance budgets, and inventory requirements.

D. Team Management & Safety

- Lead and supervise electrical and instrumentation engineers, supervisors, technicians, and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, LOTO, work permits, and statutory requirements.
- Conduct technical training and improve team competency.
- Ensure compliance with applicable IMS, ISO, and EHS requirements.

E. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

- Monitor equipment availability, breakdown frequency, and maintenance costs.
- Maintain electrical and instrumentation maintenance records and performance reports.
- Identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability, automation, and energy efficiency.
- Coordinate with SMS Operations, Mechanical, and other departments for smooth production activities.

Key Performance Expectations

- Ensure high availability and reliability of SMS electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Minimize electrical, instrumentation, and automation-related breakdowns.




- Ensure timely execution of preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
- Maintain reliable operation of PLC, SCADA, VFDs, electrical drives, and instrumentation systems.
- Reduce equipment downtime through effective troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Ensure timely execution of shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
- Optimize maintenance costs and critical spare inventory.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and applicable statutory requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
- 12–15 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the steel manufacturing industry.
- Strong hands-on experience in SMS electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
- In-depth knowledge of induction furnaces, ladle refining furnaces, continuous casting machines (CCM), and associated auxiliary systems.
- Strong knowledge of HT/LT systems, transformers, motors, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs, and electrical protection systems.
- Practical experience in PLC, SCADA, HMI, automation systems, sensors, transmitters, and process instrumentation.
- Knowledge of control circuits, interlocks, drives, and industrial communication systems.
- Experience in preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance practices.
- Experience in shutdown planning, commissioning, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability improvement.
- Knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, earthing, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience in team handling, contractor management, and maintenance cost control.
- Valuable analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and coordination skills.

Preferred Experience:

- Candidates with 12–15 years of experience in SMS Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance in integrated steel plants will be preferred.
- Experience in induction furnace, LF, CCM, EOT crane electrical systems, and industrial automation.
- Candidates with proven experience in PLC/SCADA systems, VFDs, electrical troubleshooting, and maintenance team management will be given preference.

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