Electrical And Instrumentation Supervisor

Position

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor

Location

Biomass Pellet Manufacturing Plant- Sirsa

Reporting To

Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of all electrical and instrumentation systems within the biomass pellet manufacturing plant. The role requires hands-on experience in LT/HT electrical systems, transformers, PLC-based control systems, motor control centers (MCC), instrumentation, and electrical maintenance to ensure maximum plant availability with safe operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Maintenance
• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and rectify faults in LT and HT panels.
• Maintain transformers, switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, APFC panels, VFDs, soft starters, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure uninterrupted power supply to all plant operations.
• Monitor electrical load balancing and power consumption.
• PLC & Automation
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC control circuits and I/O faults.
• Identify and rectify control logic and field wiring issues.
• Troubleshoot communication between PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and field instruments.
• Coordinate with automation engineers for PLC program modifications whenever required.
• Instrumentation
• Maintain and troubleshoot field instruments including:
• o Temperature sensors
• o Pressure transmitters
• o Level sensors
• o Proximity sensors
• o Load cells
• o Limit switches
• o Flow switches
• Perform calibration and functional checks of instrumentation.
• Interlock & Control Systems
• Troubleshoot electrical and process interlocks.
• Identify causes of plant trips and emergency shutdowns.
• Verify safety interlocks before commissioning equipment.
• Ensure proper functioning of emergency stop circuits and safety devices.
• Cable Installation & Troubleshooting
• Supervise cable laying for HT/LT power and control cables.
• Prepare cable routing plans and ensure proper cable termination.
• Troubleshoot cable faults using appropriate testing equipment.
• Maintain cable schedules and identification records.
• Equipment Maintenance
• Maintain motors, gear motors, conveyors, hammer mills, pellet mills, blowers, fans, compressors, pumps, and other process equipment from an electrical perspective.
• Inspect motor insulation, bearings, and electrical connections.
• Perform megger testing and continuity checks.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and statutory regulations.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.
• Ensure proper earthing, panel housekeeping, and electrical safety practices.
• Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
• Documentation
• Maintain preventive maintenance records and breakdown reports.
• Prepare root cause analysis (RCA) reports for major electrical failures.
• Update electrical drawings and maintenance logs.
• Maintain inventory of electrical spare parts.
• Required Qualifications
• Diploma/B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance