Role Objectives:

The Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all factory electrical systems and production equipment. The role focuses on minimizing equipment downtime through advanced electrical troubleshooting, effective preventive and predictive maintenance planning, and hands-on technical leadership across automated production lines and industrial control systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop, implement, and execute preventive maintenance plans for electrical systems and production equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of electrical panels, motors, control circuits, sensors, wiring, and automation systems.
• Apply predictive maintenance techniques to identify potential electrical failures before breakdowns occur.
• Monitor electrical equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.

2. Troubleshooting & Technical Repairs

• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults across:
• Electrical distribution systems, control panels, and power circuits.
• PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control systems.
• Industrial motors, motor control circuits, and automation components.
• Ensure rapid response to electrical breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system failures and coordinate with relevant technical teams when required.

3. Equipment Installation & Upgrades

• Lead the installation, testing, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and systems.
• Support electrical modifications and upgrades to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Oversee the integration of automation systems and PLC-controlled production processes.
• Ensure electrical installations comply with technical specifications and operational requirements.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all electrical maintenance activities comply with industrial safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments related to electrical maintenance and operations.
• Enforce safe work practices, particularly during electrical isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and work on energized systems.
• Ensure proper grounding, protection systems, and electrical safety standards are maintained.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of electrical maintenance activities, breakdowns, repairs, and equipment downtime.
• Track recurring electrical failures and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare maintenance reports and provide data-driven recommendations to improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain and update electrical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation.

6. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Manage inventory of critical electrical spare parts and components.
• Ensure the availability of essential electrical components to minimize downtime risks.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely sourcing of electrical spare parts.
• Identify critical spare parts and recommend appropriate stock levels.

7. Technical Leadership & Team Support

• Supervise, guide, and support electrical maintenance technicians in daily activities.
• Provide hands-on technical training on electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Review completed maintenance tasks to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with maintenance standards.
• Coordinate with production and other maintenance teams to ensure smooth factory operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a preventive maintenance culture.

Required Education, Knowledge, and Skills

1. Technical Expertise (Core Requirement)

Strong hands-on knowledge of:

• Electrical systems: power distribution, control panels, motors, wiring, relays, and electrical protection systems.
• Industrial automation: PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and control circuits.
• Electrical troubleshooting: fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and corrective maintenance.
• Industrial electrical installations, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control circuit drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and production line control systems.

2. Education

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or Mechatronics.

3. Safety Awareness

• Solid understanding of industrial electrical safety standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of electrical isolation, grounding, protection systems, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

4. Experience

• 4–5 years of experience in electrical maintenance within FMCG, manufacturing, or high-volume production environments.
• Hands-on experience with automated production lines and industrial electrical systems.
• Exposure to fast-paced manufacturing operations with high equipment uptime requirements.