Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Ascend Performance Materials; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials in Chennai, India is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Engineer responsible for the reliable operation of electrical, instrumentation, automation, and utility systems in the plastics compounding plant. You will perform preventive and breakdown maintenance, troubleshoot drives, motors, PLCs, and sensors, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining electrical drawings and documentation, enforcing safety practices, and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with C License.
• 5–8 years of relevant electrical maintenance experience in engineering plastics/compounding exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, VFDs, MCCs, PCCs, transformers and protection systems.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, PID, sensors and control circuits.
• Familiarity with SAP, CMMS, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of electrical and automation equipment in the plant.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults in motors, drives, MCCs, PCCs, panels and sensors.
• Maintain PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and process instrumentation.
• Monitor energy usage, drive efficiency, and reliability; contribute to TPM/OEE.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized equipment maintenance.
• Ensure safety procedures and LOTO compliance during maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Energy management

Rotating shifts

Electrical drawings

Education

Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with C License

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Excel

Job description

## Electrical Maintenance EngineerApply: Chennai, India: Posted Yesterday: R0005731**Purpose of the Role**The Electrical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of all electrical, instrumentation, automation, and utility-related systems in an engineering plastics compounding plant. The role focuses on preventive and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement to minimize production downtime and maintain uninterrupted plant operations.**Key Responsibilities*** Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of electrical and automation equipment across the compounding plant.* Ensure reliable operation of twin-screw extruders, feeders, mixers, pelletizers, dryers, cooling systems, conveying systems, and material-handling equipment.* Troubleshoot electrical faults in motors, VFDs, MCCs, PCCs, control panels, contactors, relays, sensors, heaters, thermocouples, and power distribution systems.* Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, temperature controllers, PID systems, and industrial communication networks.* Monitor and maintain electrical systems associated with extrusion and compounding process equipment.* Diagnose faults related to extruder drives, feeder drives, torque systems, barrel heating/cooling, vacuum systems, pelletizer drives, and downstream equipment.* Ensure proper functioning of RTDs, thermocouples, pressure sensors, level sensors, proximity sensors, load cells, flow meters, and other process instruments.* Attend electrical and instrumentation breakdowns promptly and restore equipment safely with minimum production downtime.* Execute preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate maintenance records.* Conduct regular inspection of MCCs, PCCs, distribution boards, transformers, DG sets, UPS systems, compressors, and other electrical utilities.* Monitor electrical parameters such as voltage, current, power factor, energy consumption, and motor loading.* Identify opportunities for energy saving, electrical efficiency, and equipment reliability improvement.* Ensure proper calibration and functioning of process instrumentation and control devices.* Maintain electrical drawings, panel schedules, PLC backups, parameter lists, and equipment documentation.* Coordinate with vendors and service engineers for specialized equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.* Implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for repeated electrical and automation failures and develop corrective actions.* Support TPM, OEE improvement, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), PPE requirements, and plant EHS standards.* Ensure proper earthing, electrical protection, cable management, panel housekeeping, and safe working conditions.**Qualification*** Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with “C” License* Experienced candidates should preferably have 5-8 years of experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in:Engineering plastics compounding, Polymer compounding, Plastics processing, Extrusion industries**Candidate Expectations*** Good knowledge of industrial electrical systems and maintenance practices.* Good understanding of AC/DC motors, VFDs, MCCs, PCCs, transformers, control panels, and electrical protection systems.* Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.* Understanding of extrusion and compounding machinery is preferred.* Knowledge of temperature control, PID controllers, sensors, load cells, and process instrumentation.* Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation breakdowns systematically.* Basic knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.* Good understanding of electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control circuits.* Knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, PPE, and statutory requirements.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Good communication and teamwork skills.* Ability to work in rotating shifts and work independently during breakdown situations.**Key Competencies*** Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting* Extrusion & Compounding Equipment Maintenance* VFD / Motor Troubleshooting* PLC / HMI / SCADA* Industrial Automation, Instrumentation & Process Control* MCC / PCC / Electrical Panels* Preventive & Predictive Maintenance, Breakdown Analysis & RCA* SAP / CMMS Maintenance Transactions* Electrical Safety & LOTO* Energy Management* Spare Parts Management* TPM / OEE / Kaizen* 5S & Workplace Discipline**At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.**