ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR FERRO - RAIPUR, CHHATTISHGHAR

Jobitus; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobitus in Raipur, India, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for a steel plant to oversee high‑voltage power systems, automation controls, and heavy machinery across production units, with a focus on minimizing downtime and boosting energy efficiency and safety.

Core duties include preventive and breakdown maintenance of transformers and motors, PLC/SCADA troubleshooting, HT/LT management, safety compliance, and documenting power usage and maintenance history.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5–8+ years in industrial environments, steel or metal power plants preferred.
• Experience with HT/LT systems, protection relays and heavy-duty drives.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities; capable of leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on high-capacity equipment like transformers, switchgears, and AC/DC motors.
• Automation & Drives: Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, SCADA, and VFDs.
• Unit Operations: Manage electrical systems across production units (SID, furnaces, CCM).
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols (LOTO) and ensure all electrical installations meet regulations.
• Documentation: Track power consumption, log faults, and maintain maintenance history records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HT/LT systems

Protection relays

Industrial drives

Job description

An Electrical Engineer in a steel manufacturing plant oversees the design, installation, and maintenance of high-voltage power systems, automation controls, and heavy machinery across divisions like the Steel Melt Shop and Rolling Mills. Their core goal is to minimize equipment downtime and maximize operational safety and energy efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on high-capacity equipment like transformers, switchgears, and AC/DC motors.
• Automation & Drives: Troubleshoot and optimize Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Unit Operations: Manage electrical systems across specialized production units, including the Sponge Iron Division (SID), furnaces (EAF/induction), and continuous casting machines (CCM).
• Safety Compliance: Enforce strict safety protocols, such as Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and ensure all electrical installations meet industry regulations.
• Documentation: Track daily power consumption, log electrical faults, and manage maintenance history records.

Key Requirements

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Typically ranges from 5-8+ years in industrial environments, ideally in steel, ferro alloys, or metal power plants.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in handling HT/LT (High Tension/Low Tension) systems, protection relays, and heavy-duty industrial drives.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and team leadership skills.