Head of Electrical Maintenance Department

adani capital pvt ltd; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Capital Pvt Ltd in Nagpur invites applications for a Head EMD to lead HT/LT electrical systems, switchyards, transformers, and UPS, while driving preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance to minimize downtime.

You will shape plant reliability, plan shutdowns, ensure safety compliance, mentor engineers, optimize energy use, manage budgets and vendor contracts, and push continuous improvements through automation and reliability engineering.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with 18-25 years of relevant experience.
• MBA/PGDM preferred or equivalent governance qualifications.
• Experience in power plants, manufacturing industries such as steel, cement, chemicals or heavy process industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of HT/LT electrical systems, switchyards, transformers, switchgear, motors, MCCs, PCCs, UPS systems, battery banks, drives, and lighting systems.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Plan and execute annual, major, and minor shutdown activities with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, CEA regulations, Factory Act, and statutory requirements; lead safety audits and LOTO.

Skills

Team leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Maintenance planning

Reliability engineering

Energy management

Education

Diploma / B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

MBA/PGDM preferred

Job description

Head EMD Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance Management Lead maintenance of HT/LT electrical systems, switchyards, transformers, switchgear, motors, MCCs, PCCs, UPS systems, battery banks, drives, and lighting systems. Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs. Ensure minimum downtime and rapid restoration during electrical breakdowns. Monitor equipment health and implement reliability improvement initiatives.

Plant Reliability & Asset Management

Develop strategies to improve equipment availability, reliability, and lifecycle. Analyze electrical failures and execute Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Drive condition monitoring initiatives including thermography, insulation testing, vibration analysis, and oil analysis. Maintain critical spares inventory and optimize maintenance costs.

Shutdown Planning & Execution

Plan and execute annual, major, and minor shutdown activities. Coordinate with operations, mechanical, instrumentation, and project teams. Ensure shutdown schedules are completed within timelines and budgets.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, CEA regulations, Factory Act, and applicable statutory requirements. Lead electrical safety audits, permit-to-work systems, and lockout-tagout (LOTO) implementation. Investigate electrical incidents and implement corrective actions. Promote a strong safety culture across the department.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor electrical engineers, supervisors, and technicians. Conduct competency assessments and training programs. Establish clear KPIs and performance management systems for the team.

Energy Management

Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for optimization. Improve power factor management, demand control, and energy efficiency. Support sustainability and cost-reduction initiatives.

Budget & Cost Control

Prepare annual maintenance budgets and monitor expenditure. Optimize maintenance costs without compromising reliability and safety. Manage vendor contracts, AMC activities, and procurement requirements.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Support electrical system upgrades, modernization projects, and commissioning activities. Implement best practices in maintenance management and digitalization. Drive initiatives related to automation, predictive maintenance, and reliability engineering.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification Diploma / B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. MBA/PGDM preferred. 18-25 years of relevant experience in power plants, manufacturing industries, steel, cement, chemicals, or heavy process industries.