Senior Manager - E&I

Amrit Cement; Shillong; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrit Cement is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance lead to oversee the plant's electrical systems and automation. You will ensure reliability, energy efficiency, and safe operation across cement processing lines, including Kiln, Mills, Crusher, and Packing.

Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance, plan annual shutdowns, manage spares, and drive continuous improvement in electrical safety and compliance with statutory norms.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance.
• Strong exposure to integrated cement plant operations, particularly Kiln, Mills, Crusher, and Packing Plant.
• Hands-on experience in HT/LT systems, PLC, DCS, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical and instrumentation maintenance across Crusher, Raw Mill, Coal Mill, Kiln, Cooler, Cement Mill, and Packing Plant.
• Manage maintenance of HT/LT systems, transformers, motors, switchgears, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure smooth functioning of PLC, DCS, SCADA, automation systems, and field instrumentation.
• Plan and implement preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyse breakdowns, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Lead annual shutdown planning, maintenance budgeting, and spare parts management.
• Identify opportunities for energy conservation and electrical cost optimization.
• Ensure electrical safety, statutory compliance, LOTO, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Lead and develop the E&I team and coordinate with Production, Mechanical, and other departments.
• Supervise installation, modification, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation projects.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Automation Systems

Power Distribution

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Energy Management

Team Leadership

Project Execution

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

VFDs

Job description

Role & responsibilities

. Job Purpose

To lead Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance activities of the cement plant, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, minimum breakdowns, energy optimization, and compliance with safety standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical and instrumentation maintenance across Crusher, Raw Mill, Coal Mill, Kiln, Cooler, Cement Mill, and Packing Plant.
• Manage maintenance of HT/LT systems, transformers, motors, switchgears, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs, and electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure smooth functioning of PLC, DCS, SCADA, automation systems, and field instrumentation.
• Plan and implement preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyse breakdowns, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Lead annual shutdown planning, maintenance budgeting, and spare parts management.
• Identify opportunities for energy conservation and electrical cost optimization.
• Ensure electrical safety, statutory compliance, LOTO, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Lead and develop the E&I team and coordinate with Production, Mechanical, and other departments.
• Supervise installation, modification, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation projects.

3. Educational Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

4. Experience Required

• 1015 years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance, preferably in the cement manufacturing industry.
• Strong exposure to integrated cement plant operations, particularly Kiln, Mills, Crusher, and Packing Plant.
• Hands-on experience in HT/LT systems, PLC, DCS, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial automation.
• Experience in team handling, shutdown management, and maintenance planning.

5. Key Skills

• Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance
• PLC/DCS/SCADA and Automation
• HT/LT Systems and Electrical Distribution
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Breakdown Analysis and Troubleshooting
• Energy Management
• Team Leadership and Project Execution
• Safety and Statutory Compliance

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment availability and reliability.
• Reduction in electrical breakdowns and downtime.
• Adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Electrical energy consumption and cost optimization.
• Timely completion of shutdown activities.
• Team productivity and safety compliance.