About this role
We are looking for a qualified Electrical Engineer to manage electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and utility operations in an API manufacturing plant. The candidate will ensure reliable equipment performance, compliance with safety standards, and uninterrupted plant operations in accordance with pharmaceutical industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment.
Maintain and troubleshoot motors, pumps, compressors, transformers, electrical panels, MCCs, VFDs, and control systems.
Monitor electrical utilities, including DG sets, transformers, UPS systems, and power distribution networks.
Ensure proper functioning of electrical systems associated with reactors, centrifuges, dryers, chillers, cooling towers, and other API process equipment.
Execute electrical maintenance activities in compliance with plant SOPs, GMP requirements, and applicable electrical safety standards.
Maintain electrical maintenance records, breakdown reports, checklists, and equipment history.
Coordinate with production, instrumentation, utility, and safety departments to minimize equipment downtime.
Support calibration and maintenance of electrical instruments and control panels in coordination with the instrumentation team.
Ensure proper earthing, electrical protection, interlocks, and safe isolation of electrical equipment.
Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure permit-to-work compliance.
Support energy conservation initiatives and identify opportunities to improve electrical efficiency.
Coordinate with contractors and vendors for electrical installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities.
Assist in audits, inspections, CAPA implementation, and documentation as applicable.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical regulations and hazardous-area requirements.
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech. or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Experience
Typically 2–5 years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance in an API, pharmaceutical, chemical, or process manufacturing plant.
Experience in API manufacturing facilities will be preferred.
Technical Skills
Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
Motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, DG sets, and power distribution systems.
Preventive maintenance planning and breakdown analysis.
Electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
Electrical safety, LOTO, and permit-to-work systems.
GMP documentation and SOP compliance.
Basic knowledge of hazardous-area electrical installations and applicable standards.
Key Competencies
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective coordination with production and maintenance teams.
Strong documentation and reporting skills.
Ability to respond to equipment breakdowns and work in a manufacturing environment.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.