DGM/AGM Electrical (Blast Furnace)

Sarthee Consultancy; Vadodara; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Maintenance professional to lead maintenance of electrical systems in a blast furnace complex. The role emphasizes reliability, upgrades, and safety, with accountability for a team of engineers and technicians.

The successful candidate will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate with OEMs and EPCs, and drive energy-efficient upgrades while ensuring adherence to IS/IEC safety standards.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• Senior leadership experience in large blast furnaces in steel plants.
• Proven track record in commissioning, operations, and maintenance of electrical systems in blast furnaces.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted power supply and safe operation of all electrical systems in the Blast Furnace complex.
• Oversee HT/LT switchgear, transformers, motors, MCCs, drives, lighting, and earthing.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Ensure healthiness of UPS, DG sets, and emergency power systems for critical areas.
• Plan upgrades and modernization projects; review vendor specs.
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, and suppliers for execution and commissioning.
• Establish robust Preventive Maintenance schedules for all electrical assets.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians; conduct skill development.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Budget control

Safety compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP CMMS

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted power supply and safe operation of all electrical systems across the Blast Furnace complex.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of HT/LT switchgear, transformers, motors, MCCs, AC/DC drives, lighting, and earthing systems.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment to minimize downtime.
• Ensure healthiness of UPS systems, DG sets, and emergency power systems for critical areas.
• Conduct regular energy audits and implement energy-saving initiatives to optimize power consumption.
• Provide electrical support for major furnace subsystems, including Cast House mud gun, tap hole drill, tilting runner, slag granulation system, Stock House weigh hoppers, conveyors, screeners, feeders, bins, Cooling Water Systems, Blower House, Turbo Blowers, Compressors, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, and Instrumentation interfaces with PLC, SCADA, and DCS.
• Plan and execute electrical system upgrades, expansions, and modernization projects; review and approve technical specifications and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, and suppliers for project execution and commissioning.
• Establish and implement robust Preventive Maintenance schedules for all electrical assets.
• Conduct equipment reliability studies (MTBF/MTTR) and implement improvement plans.
• Drive condition monitoring programs including thermography, insulation resistance tests, and vibration analysis.
• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance records and equipment history in SAP CMMS.
• Enforce strict adherence to electrical safety standards (IS/IEC) and plant safety procedures; ensure Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) compliance during maintenance.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and team training for electrical safety and operational excellence.
• Lead and motivate a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians; carry out skill development and performance evaluations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement in electrical maintenance operations.
• Control electrical maintenance budgets and ensure cost optimization while maintaining safety and reliability.
• Manage spares and consumables inventory to ensure availability of critical electrical components.
• Drive initiatives for indigenous development of spare parts and cost reduction.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (mandatory).

• Experience:
• AGM: 1520 years of experience in electrical maintenance of large blast furnace units or integrated steel plants.
• DGM: 20–25 years of experience, including leadership roles in commissioning, operations, and maintenance of blast furnace electrical systems