Senior Manager – Electrical Engineering

Nicsphere; Dakor; In loco; INR 2.400.000 - 3.600.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nicsphere Saakar LLP is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering activities for a greenfield manufacturing facility. The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience in pharma, API, chemical or process manufacturing, managing electrical infrastructure, design reviews, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with civil, mechanical, HVAC, instrumentation and automation teams, ensure safety compliance, and

Competenze

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and project execution.
• Preference for pharmaceutical/API/chemical/process manufacturing exposure.
• Hands-on experience in greenfield or brownfield industrial projects.
• Experience handling electrical contractors, consultants, OEMs and multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Lead electrical engineering from planning to installation and commissioning.
• Review layouts, SLDs, load schedules and electrical specifications.
• Plan electrical infrastructure for present needs and future expansion.
• Coordinate with consultants, OEMs and contractors for design and execution.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area and safety requirements.
• Manage project execution, procurement, and documentation.
• Lead testing, commissioning and validation support for GMP-critical systems.
• Ensure statutory inspections and approvals.

Conoscenze

Project execution

Vendor management

Coordination

Electrical systems knowledge

Formazione

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Electrical CAD drawings

Descrizione del lavoro

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

1. Job Objective

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering professional with 10–15 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, API, chemical or process manufacturing industry to lead electrical engineering activities for our greenfield manufacturing facility.

The candidate will be responsible for electrical infrastructure planning, engineering design review, vendor coordination, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of all electrical systems associated with the manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in executing greenfield industrial projects, handling electrical contractors and consultants, coordinating with civil, mechanical, HVAC, instrumentation and automation teams, and ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and safety requirements.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Electrical Project Planning and Engineering

1. Lead electrical engineering activities from project planning and design through installation and commissioning.
2. Review and finalize electrical layouts, single-line diagrams (SLD), load schedules, cable schedules and electrical specifications.
3. Prepare and review electrical load calculations, power distribution plans and equipment power requirements.
4. Plan electrical infrastructure considering present project requirements and future expansion.
5. Coordinate with engineering consultants, OEMs and electrical contractors for design finalization.
6. Review electrical drawings, technical specifications, BOQs and engineering documents.
7. Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with process equipment and utility systems.

B. Electrical Power Distribution Systems

1. Plan, design and supervise installation of:
   • HT/LT electrical distribution systems.
   • Power transformers and associated protection systems.
   • HT/LT panels, PCC, MCC and distribution panels.
   • Bus ducts, cable trays and cable routing systems.
   • DG sets and synchronization systems.
   • UPS systems and emergency power distribution.
   • Electrical earthing and lightning protection systems.
2. Review transformer capacity, DG capacity and electrical load requirements.
3. Ensure proper load balancing, power factor management and energy efficiency.
4. Coordinate with electricity distribution authorities for power connections, approvals and energization.
5. Supervise electrical infrastructure installation and ensure compliance with approved drawings.

C. Electrical Systems for Manufacturing and Utility Equipment

1. Ensure electrical power distribution for all manufacturing and process equipment.
2. Coordinate electrical requirements for:
   • Extraction and distillation units.
   • Reactors, pumps, agitators and transfer systems.
   • Cooling towers and chillers.
   • HVAC systems and cleanroom facilities.
   • RO, purified water and ETP/STP systems.
   • Boilers and thermic fluid heating systems.
   • Compressed air and nitrogen generation systems.
   • Laboratory instruments and QC facilities.
3. Review OEM electrical requirements, motor ratings, starting methods and control panel specifications.
4. Coordinate with equipment suppliers for electrical interface requirements, installation and commissioning.

D. Instrumentation, Automation and Control System Coordination

1. Coordinate with DCS, PLC, SCADA and instrumentation teams for electrical and control system integration.
2. Review electrical interfaces with DCS/PLC panels, MCC and field instruments.
3. Ensure appropriate power supply arrangements for automation systems.
4. Coordinate UPS and emergency power requirements for critical instruments and control systems.
5. Review motor control philosophy, interlocks, emergency shutdown systems and equipment control requirements.
6. Coordinate with OEMs for electrical inputs, control logic interfaces and communication protocols.

E. Hazardous Area Electrical Installations

1. Review hazardous area classification drawings for chemical and API manufacturing areas.
2. Ensure selection and installation of appropriate flameproof, explosion-proof or intrinsically safe electrical equipment wherever required.
3. Review electrical equipment suitability for applicable gas groups, temperature classes and area classifications.
4. Ensure proper earthing, bonding and electrical safety arrangements in hazardous process areas.
5. Coordinate with safety and process teams to ensure compliance with applicable hazardous area requirements.

F. Project Execution and Site Management

1. Monitor day-to-day electrical project execution activities at the plant site.
2. Supervise electrical contractors, subcontractors and installation teams.
3. Ensure installation activities are completed as per approved drawings and project schedules.
4. Monitor project progress, material availability, manpower and execution quality.
5. Coordinate with civil, mechanical, HVAC, process and instrumentation teams.
6. Identify project bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
7. Review contractor bills, measurement sheets, work completion reports and material reconciliation.
8. Ensure proper documentation of electrical installation and commissioning activities.

G. Testing, Commissioning and Validation Support

1. Lead pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
2. Review and execute testing of transformers, HT/LT panels, DG sets, UPS, motors and electrical cables.
3. Ensure insulation resistance, earth resistance, continuity and protection relay testing.
4. Coordinate DG synchronization and load testing.
5. Ensure electrical safety interlocks and emergency power arrangements are verified.
6. Support qualification and validation activities for GMP‑critical electrical and utility systems.
7. Prepare and review commissioning protocols, test reports and handover documentation.

H. Statutory Compliance and Safety

1. Ensure compliance with applicable CEA regulations, Indian Electricity Rules and relevant electrical safety standards.
2. Coordinate electrical inspections and approvals with the Chief Electrical Inspector (CEIG) and relevant authorities.
3. Ensure compliance with applicable electrical installation and hazardous area safety requirements.
4. Ensure proper electrical permits, LOTO procedures and electrical safety practices.
5. Coordinate with the fire and safety team for electrical fire prevention and emergency response systems.
6. Ensure proper electrical documentation and statutory records are maintained.

I. Procurement and Vendor Management

1. Prepare technical specifications and BOQs for electrical equipment and systems.
2. Evaluate technical and commercial quotations from electrical vendors and contractors.
3. Conduct technical discussions and vendor evaluations.
4. Finalize electrical equipment specifications in coordination with management and project teams.
5. Review technical offers, drawings, datasheets and vendor documentation.
6. Coordinate FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning activities.
7. Monitor procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery of electrical materials and equipment.

J. Energy Management and Maintenance

1. Develop electrical preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
2. Monitor power consumption and identify opportunities for energy optimization.
3. Ensure proper maintenance of transformers, panels, DG sets, UPS and electrical distribution systems.
4. Establish electrical breakdown reporting and corrective maintenance procedures.
5. Maintain electrical asset registers, maintenance records and equipment history.

3. Required Technical Knowledge

The candidate should have practical working knowledge of:

• HT/LT electrical systems and power distribution.
• Transformer sizing and installation.
• DG sets, synchronization and load management.
• PCC, MCC, APFC and electrical distribution panels.
• UPS and emergency power systems.
• Electrical cable sizing and cable tray layouts.
• Earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Hazardous area electrical installations.
• PLC/DCS electrical interfaces.
• Industrial motors, VFDs and motor protection systems.
• Electrical testing and commissioning.
• Electrical safety and statutory approvals.
• Industrial energy management.

4. Educational Qualification and Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and project execution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, API, chemical, petrochemical or process manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Must have hands‑on experience in greenfield or brownfield industrial project execution.
• Experience in handling electrical contractors, consultants, OEMs and multidisciplinary project teams.

5. Preferred Industry Experience

Preference will be given to candidates having experience in:

• API and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Chemical and solvent‑based manufacturing plants.
• Greenfield industrial projects.
• Hazardous area electrical installations.
• GMP‑compliant manufacturing facilities.
• Utility and infrastructure development.
• Large-scale industrial power distribution and commissioning.

6. Key Competencies

• Strong technical and engineering knowledge.
• Excellent project execution and coordination skills.
• Ability to independently manage electrical project activities.
• Strong vendor negotiation and contractor management skills.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities and meet strict timelines.

7. Reporting Structure

Reports To: Project Head / Plant Head / Management

Key Internal Coordination: Civil, Mechanical, Process, HVAC, Instrumentation, Automation, QA, QC, EHS and Procurement Teams.

8. Key Deliverables

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

1. Finalization of complete electrical engineering drawings and specifications.
2. Finalization of electrical load calculations and power distribution schemes.
3. Timely procurement and installation of electrical equipment.
4. Completion of HT/LT infrastructure and power distribution systems.
5. Installation and commissioning of DG, UPS, transformer and electrical panels.
6. Electrical integration with all manufacturing and utility equipment.
7. Completion of statutory electrical inspections and approvals.
8. Successful electrical commissioning before the planned manufacturing start date.
9. Handover of complete electrical documentation, testing reports and maintenance records.

Interested candidates should have strong hands‑on experience in executing electrical infrastructure for industrial manufacturing facilities and the ability to independently lead electrical project activities from engineering to commissioning.