Job Description – Electrical Technician
Position: Electrical Technician
Department: Electrical / Maintenance
Location: Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for electrical systems and equipment in Power Boiler, Evaporator, Recausticizing, and Lime Kiln areas.
- Conduct inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable plant operation.
- Maintain and troubleshoot electric motors, MCC, switchgear, transformers, VFD/inverters, soft starters, distribution panels, and electrical protection systems.
- Perform electrical maintenance for process equipment such as boiler feed pumps, ID/FD fans, conveyors, agitators, pumps, compressors, lime mud filters, kiln drives, and other rotating equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems related to motor trips, overloads, insulation issues, VFD faults, control circuits, and power supply abnormalities.
- Conduct electrical testing and inspection, including insulation resistance, continuity, grounding/earthing, motor condition, and protection devices.
- Support electrical maintenance during equipment shutdown, turnaround, commissioning, and major maintenance activities.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
- Coordinate with Operations, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and other Maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and minimize plant downtime.
- Conduct root cause analysis for recurring electrical failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure electrical equipment and installations comply with SOP, electrical standards, LOTO, work permit, and HSE requirements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and equipment history.
- Support improvement projects related to equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and electrical system performance.
- Participate in emergency response, troubleshooting, and standby/on-call activities when required.
Requirements
- Minimum D3/S1 Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in electrical maintenance within a pulp & paper, power plant, chemical plant, or other process industry.
- Hands-on experience in Power Boiler, Evaporator, Recausticizing, and/or Lime Kiln areas is highly preferred.
- Strong experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of:
- Electric Motors
- MCC & Switchgear
- VFD / Inverter
- Soft Starter
- Transformer
- Electrical Protection System
- Distribution Panel
- Control Circuit
- Good understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and industrial power distribution.
- Able to read and understand single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings.
- Experienced in electrical testing such as insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, and motor testing.
- Familiar with LOTO, electrical safety, work permits, and HSE procedures.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly for electrical equipment in continuous process operations.
- Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
- Willing to work on a shift basis and standby/on-call when required.
- Willing to be based in Pangkalan Kerinci, Pelalawan, Riau.