Deputy General Manager - Electrical- DRI

Ofb Tech; Nagpur District, Wardha, Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofb Tech invites an experienced Electrical Maintenance Leader to oversee reliability and maintenance across our DRI plant in Nagpur. You will drive preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance, with hands-on oversight of HT/LT systems, transformers, switchgear and VFDs.

You will lead a large maintenance team, coordinate shutdowns, manage spares and OEMs, and push energy-efficiency and safety initiatives in a continuous-process environment.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a reputed institution.
• 15-20 years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance in large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience leading a sizeable electrical maintenance team is essential.
• Hands-on experience with HT/LT systems, transformers, switchgear, VFDs and protections systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical maintenance across the DRI plant to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Plan preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Manage HT/LT electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, motors, VFDs, control panels, cables and backup systems.
• Lead maintenance during planned shutdowns and major maintenance jobs with required resources.
• Monitor energy consumption and drive efficiency improvements across electrical loads.
• Ensure electrical safety, LOTO compliance and statutory inspections.
• Mentor and develop the electrical maintenance team and manage contractors.
• Maintain critical spares and control maintenance costs while ensuring compliance.
• Track KPIs on equipment availability, MTBF/MTTR and shutdown performance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Reliability engineering

RCA

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

HT/LT distribution

VFDs & motors

SAP/CMMS

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate in Electrical/Power Engineering or Management

Tools

SAP/CMMS

Industrial PLCs

Job description

Key Responsibilities:-

1. Electrical Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead electrical maintenance activities across the DRI plant to ensure maximum equipment availability and minimum downtime.


• Ensure reliable operation of electrical systems associated with DRI production equipment.


• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.


• Monitor equipment health and identify recurring failures and reliability issues.


• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major and repetitive electrical breakdowns.


• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment reliability.


• Ensure timely maintenance of critical electrical equipment and maintain adequate critical spares.

2. Electrical Systems & Equipment

• Manage maintenance of HT/LT electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, motors, VFDs, control panels, cables, DG sets, UPS systems, battery systems, and protection systems.


• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of electrical distribution systems across the plant.


• Oversee maintenance of electrical systems related to DRI kilns, material handling systems, fans, blowers, conveyors, compressors, pumps and utility systems.


• Monitor electrical parameters, power quality, load distribution and system performance.


• Ensure proper coordination with production and other maintenance functions for planned shutdowns and equipment interventions.

3. Maintenance Planning & Shutdown Management

• Prepare and monitor annual, monthly and weekly electrical maintenance plans.


• Lead electrical activities during planned plant shutdowns and major maintenance jobs.


• Ensure availability of manpower, tools, equipment, consumables and spares before shutdown activities.


• Review shutdown performance, identify gaps and implement improvement actions.


• Minimize maintenance-related production losses through effective planning and execution.

4. Energy Management

• Monitor electrical energy consumption and identify opportunities for energy optimization.


• Drive initiatives for reduction of specific power consumption.


• Analyse major electrical loads and identify abnormal consumption patterns.


• Support implementation of energy-efficient motors, drives and electrical systems.


• Coordinate with relevant teams for power factor improvement and efficient utilization of electrical infrastructure.

5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety standards, statutory requirements and plant safety procedures.


• Ensure implementation of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), electrical isolation and permit-to-work systems.


• Conduct periodic inspection of electrical installations and identify potential hazards.


• Ensure proper earthing, protection systems, cable management and electrical housekeeping.


• Drive safety awareness and safe working practices among maintenance employees and contractors.


• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical statutory inspections and audit requirements.

6. Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor and develop the electrical maintenance team.


• Allocate manpower effectively across shifts and maintenance activities.


• Set performance objectives and monitor team performance.


• Build technical capability through training, skill development and knowledge sharing.


• Promote a culture of ownership, discipline, safety and continuous improvement.

7. Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage electrical maintenance contractors and service providers.


• Ensure contractors comply with plant safety and quality requirements.


• Evaluate contractor performance and ensure timely completion of assigned jobs.


• Coordinate with OEMs and external agencies for specialized electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.

8. Spare Parts & Cost Management

• Ensure availability of critical electrical spares to avoid prolonged equipment downtime.


• Review inventory levels, criticality and consumption trends.


• Control maintenance costs without compromising safety and equipment reliability.


• Support budgeting and CAPEX planning for electrical maintenance and improvement projects.


• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through repair, standardization and technology improvement.

9. MIS & Performance Monitoring

• Track key maintenance KPIs such as:
  
  
  
  
  • Electrical equipment availability
  
  
  • Breakdown hours and frequency
  
  
  • MTBF / MTTR
  
  
  • Preventive maintenance compliance
  
  
  • Shutdown performance
  
  
  • Energy consumption
  
  
  • Maintenance cost
  
  
  • Critical equipment reliability
  
  
  
  


• Prepare periodic maintenance reports and present key performance indicators to plant management.


• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance history, breakdown analysis and improvement initiatives.

Key Deliverables / KRAs

• Maximum electrical equipment availability and reliability.


• Reduction in electrical breakdown frequency and downtime.


• 100% adherence to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.


• Reduction in MTTR and improvement in MTBF.


• Safe and reliable operation of HT/LT electrical systems.


• Effective shutdown planning and execution.


• Reduction in specific power consumption and electrical losses.


• Optimum utilization of maintenance manpower and resources.


• Effective control of electrical maintenance costs.


• Zero tolerance for critical electrical safety violations.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a reputed institution.


• Candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications in Electrical/Power Engineering or Management may be preferred.

Experience:

• 15-20 years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in DRI/Sponge Iron, Steel, Metallurgy, or other continuous/process manufacturing industries.


• Strong experience in handling electrical maintenance at a large-scale manufacturing plant.


• Experience in leading a sizeable electrical maintenance team is essential.


• Candidates with hands-on experience in HT/LT systems, transformers, switchgear, MCC/PCC, VFDs, motors, protection systems and industrial electrical distribution will be preferred.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and maintenance practices.


• Expertise in HT/LT distribution systems and electrical protection.


• Strong troubleshooting skills for motors, drives, switchgear and control systems.


• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.


• Good understanding of electrical safety and statutory compliance.


• Knowledge of PLC/automation interfaces and industrial control systems.


• Ability to analyse electrical failures using RCA and reliability engineering techniques.


• Knowledge of maintenance management systems such as SAP/CMMS is preferred.


• Strong understanding of energy management and electrical efficiency.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management.


• Decision-making and problem-solving ability.


• Ownership and accountability.


• Ability to work under pressure in a continuous-process plant environment.


• Strong coordination with Production, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Projects and Utilities teams.


• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.


• Continuous improvement and result-oriented mindset.