Purpose
Utility Electrician will be responsible for operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical systems and utility equipment at the manufacturing site. This role requires hands-on expertise in 33kV / HT systems, LT distribution, transformers, DG, UPS, VCB/ACB, motors, VFDs, and building management controls. The electrician must ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all electrical utilities as per statutory requirements and plant SOPs.
Position / Job Title
Senior Technician
Department
Engineering
Reporting To
Assistant General Manager, Engineering
Location
Indore
Years Of Experience
7–10 years of experience in Electrical Utility maintenance.
Dosage Form
Solid & Semi solid
Job Responsibilities / Deliverables
HT/LT Electrical Distribution
- Operate 33kV substation safely as per switching procedures.
- Maintain HT panels, RMUs, transformers and protection systems.
- Troubleshoot HT/LT faults and restore power with minimum downtime.
- Maintain LT PCC/MCC panels, DBs and control circuits.
- Log all HT/LT parameters as per statutory compliance.
Operation & Maintenance of Utility Equipment
- Carry out operation and preventive maintenance of Transformers (Oil/Dry Type).
- Operate and maintain DG sets – electrical side troubleshooting.
- Maintain UPS systems, battery health, and power backup circuits.
- Support chiller, HVAC panel, and AHU electrical controls.
- Assist boiler electrical operations and burner control wiring.
- Maintain electrical controls for PWS pumps and utility motors.
- Perform regular checks and maintenance of Diesel Generators (DG sets).
- Maintain UPS systems, inverters, battery banks, and power backup health.
- Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of Chillers and HVAC electrical panels.
- Support Boiler electricians in panel troubleshooting & burner control wiring.
- Manage electrical side of PWS (Purified Water System), pumps, valves, control panels.
- Read and interpret power circuit diagrams, control wiring diagrams, panel GA drawings.
- Ensure proper illumination, emergency lighting, and earthing system integrity.
Electrical Machines & Control Systems
- Maintain and troubleshoot Motors (HT/LT), starters, soft starters, VFDs.
- Diagnose faults related to overload, earth fault, short circuit, phase imbalance, etc.
- Replace burnt components, contactors, relays, fuses, overload relays, and wiring.
- Ensure proper alignment, insulation resistance, and earthing for motors.
- Maintain VCB/ACB for tripping, interlock, and relay issues.
PLC, BMS, DCS & Instrumentation Interface
- Assist in fault-finding related to PLC I/O modules, sensors, actuators, solenoids.
- Work with automation team for panel-level wiring, analog / digital signal tracing.
- Support in maintaining BMS panels, AHU control wiring, differential pressure sensors.
- Carry out basic troubleshooting of DCS control loops and field device connections.
- Replace transmitters, limit switches, RTDs, flow switches as needed.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute PM schedules for all electrical and utility equipment.
- Conduct IR tests, continuity, relay testing, contact resistance testing, insulation health checks.
- Follow OEM guidelines for maintenance of HT/LT gear.
- Identify early warning signals and prevent electrical failures.
- Maintain spare parts and critical components availability.
GMP, Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain maintenance records as per GDP and ALCOA+ principles.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards: Schedule-M, WHO-GMP, MHRA, USFDA.
- Support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) when required.
- Lead maintenance-related change controls
- Record all maintenance activities in job cards, logbooks
- Maintain history cards for key equipment and motors.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Implement 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem-solving techniques in daily work.
- Participate in Kaizen events and contribute to energy-saving initiatives.
- Recommend improvements in distribution, monitoring, and safety.
Qualifications Education
- ITI / Diploma in Electrical Trade (mandatory).
- Valid HT/LT Wireman License issued by State Government Licensing Board (mandatory).
Additional Notes Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of HT/LT distribution, control circuits, and safety practices.
- Ability to read & interpret electrical and control schematics.
- Basic understanding of PLC, DCS, BMS, and instrument wiring.
- Enforce safety requirements during maintenance work (PTW, LOTO, PPE).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero Quality Incidents
- 100% adherence of PM Schedular
- 100% adherence of calibration schedular
- Utility Equipment uptime score must be more than 85%
- Zero Safety Incidents
