Electrical Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a suitable candidate in our Electrical maintenance department who will be responsible for the preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all electrical systems, machinery, and equipment within the gear manufacturing facility. The role ensures maximum uptime of production equipment while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Education

·        ITI in Electrician / Wireman trade (NCVT/SCVT)

·        Diploma in Electrical Engineering (3-year programme)

 Experience

·        Freshers (course completed) are encouraged to apply

·        Experience in industrial electrical maintenance preferred

·        Prior exposure to manufacturing / heavy engineering is an advantage

Key responsibilities

·        Carry out routine preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules for all electrical panels, switchgear, MCCs, and distribution boards

·        Diagnose and rectify breakdowns of motors, drives (VFD/DOL), contactors, relays, and PLCs to minimise production downtime

·        Inspect and maintain wiring, cabling, earthing systems, and lighting across the shop floor

·        Monitor and log electrical parameters (voltage, current, power factor) and report abnormalities promptly

·        Assist in the installation and commissioning of new production machinery and equipment

·        Co-ordinate with production supervisors for planned shutdown maintenance activities

·        Maintain proper records of maintenance activities, spares consumption, and equipment history in logbooks / CMMS

·        Ensure compliance with electrical safety norms, permit-to-work (PTW) systems, and factory act regulations

·        Identify and escalate recurring equipment faults to the maintenance engineer for root-cause analysis

Required skills & knowledge

·        AC/DC motor control circuits

·        Reading electrical drawings & schematics

·        Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

·        PLC basics (Siemens / Fanuc)

·        Use of multimeter, clamp meter, megger

·        Panel wiring and cable termination

·        Earthing & lightning protection

·        Electrical safety & LOTO procedures

Competencies

·        Analytical and fault-finding ability

·        Team player with clear communication

·        Safety-first attitude

·        Willingness to work in shifts

 Compensation

• Salary will be commensurate with qualification, experience, and skills.