Officer

To ensure reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of electrical systems and equipment at the API manufacturing plant, while complying with GMP, EHS, electrical safety and statutory requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Electrical Maintenance

Execute preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.

Maintain LT panels, HT systems, transformers, motors, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs, UPS, batteries and electrical distribution networks.

Troubleshoot electrical faults and minimize equipment downtime.

Ensure proper functioning of electrical systems supporting reactors, pumps, compressors, chillers, boilers, HVAC and other utility equipment.

Coordinate with OEMs and contractors for specialized maintenance and repair activities.

B. Utilities & Equipment Reliability

Monitor electrical load, power consumption and equipment performance.

Support maintenance of DG sets, emergency power systems, earthing and lightning protection systems.

Ensure availability of critical electrical spares and maintain minimum inventory.

Identify recurring failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.

C. Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

Prepare and execute preventive maintenance schedules.

Maintain equipment history cards, breakdown reports, checklists and maintenance records.

Update maintenance activities in SAP PM or the applicable computerized maintenance management system.

Analyze equipment downtime and recommend reliability improvement measures.

D. Safety & Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), permit-to-work and PPE requirements.

Ensure proper earthing, insulation resistance testing and thermography wherever applicable.

Follow applicable electrical statutory requirements and support safety audits and inspections.

Ensure adherence to plant EHS procedures and applicable GMP requirements.

Participate in incident investigations, risk assessments and implementation of corrective actions.

E. Projects & Coordination

Support installation, commissioning and testing of electrical equipment and systems.

Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, EHS, Instrumentation and Utilities teams to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.

Assist in energy conservation initiatives and electrical system optimization.

Supervise electrical contractors and technicians to ensure quality, safety and timely completion of work.

3. Educational Qualification

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.

Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, switchgear and power distribution.

SAP PM knowledge and familiarity with electrical drawings are preferred.

4. Required Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.

Knowledge of HT/LT systems, transformers, motors, MCCs, VFDs and electrical protection.

Preventive maintenance planning and breakdown analysis.

Electrical safety, LOTO and permit-to-work systems.

Documentation, reporting and coordination skills.

Basic computer proficiency; SAP knowledge is an advantage.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Electrical equipment availability and reliability.

Reduction in electrical breakdowns and equipment downtime.

Completion of preventive maintenance within the scheduled timeline.

Compliance with electrical safety and statutory requirements.

Reduction in repeat failures and maintenance costs.

Timely closure of audit observations and maintenance work orders.

Achievement of energy conservation targets.

6. Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with hands-on experience in electrical maintenance at API pharmaceutical, chemical or process manufacturing plants will be preferred. The candidate should be safety-conscious, proactive in troubleshooting and capable of working in a continuous-process manufacturing environment.