Head of Electrical Maintenance Department

Adani Enterprises Ltd; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd. seeks Head EMD to lead Electrical Maintenance Management across HT/LT systems, switchyards, transformers, switchgear, motors, MCCs, and UPS.

You will develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure rapid restoration during electrical breakdowns. The role covers reliability and asset management, shutdown planning, safety compliance, team leadership, energy management, budget control, and continuous

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in power plants or heavy process industries.
• MBA preferred; ERP/CMMS experience beneficial.
• Proven track record in preventive, predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of HT/LT electrical systems and switchyards.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and condition-based programs.
• Plan annual, major, and minor shutdowns.
• Drive reliability improvement and energy management.
• Lead safety audits, LOTO, and compliance.
• Manage budget, contracts, and procurement.
• Coach engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Implement automation and digitalization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Electrical engineering

Education

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

MBA/PGDM preferred

Tools

Thermography

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Condition monitoring

Job description

Head EMD

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.

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level