Asst. Mgr. / Dy. Mgr. - SMS - Electrical & Automation

Manpower Resources India; Oman; On-site; OMR 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Resources India (P) ltd. seeks an Asst Mgr./ Dy. Mgr.

SMS - Electrical & Automation in Oman to ensure reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems in the Steel Melting Shop (EAF, LRF/LF, CCM, RMHS) and associated utilities. The incumbent will lead maintenance activities, optimize automation, monitor energy usage, and drive TPM/Kaizen initiatives while ensuring safety compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in maintenance of electrical and automation systems in steel/metal sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HT/LT switchgear, VFDs, motors, and instrumentation.
• Proficient in PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks.
• Experience with TPM, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, and RCA methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation and preventive maintenance of electrical and automation systems in EAF/LRF/CCM/RMHS and utilities.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Maintain electrical drawing libraries, backups, and SAP CMMS records.
• Monitor energy consumption and drive energy-saving initiatives.
• Lead and train maintenance technicians and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance MTBF and reduce MTTR.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Automation & control

Process optimization

Reliability & continuous improvement

Energy management

Safety compliance

Planning & documentation

Team leadership

Education

B.Tech / Diploma - Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM/CMMS

Job description

Greetings from Manpower Resources India (P) ltd. Manpower Resources India (P) Limited, a leading Executive Search company, offers services in Power, Steel, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Cement, Engineering space.

We have been mandated by one of our clients, into iron & steel business for the below mentioned role.

Position Title: Asst Mgr./ Dy. Mgr. SMS - Electrical & Automation

Experience : 4-15 Years

Location: Oman

Educational Qualification: B.Tech /Diploma- Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or equivalent

Purpose of the Role

Purpose of the Role

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems in the Steel Melting Shop comprising Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Ladle Refining Furnace (LRF/LF), Continuous Casting Machine (CCM), Raw Material Handling System (RMHS), and associated utilities. The incumbent will ensure maximum equipment availability, process stability, energy efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

• Ensure uninterrupted operation of electrical systems across EAF, LRF/LF, CCM, RMHS, Fume Extraction System (FES), and auxiliary equipment.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain HT/LT switchgear, transformers, PCC, MCC, VFDs, soft starters, motors, UPS, DG synchronization, and power distribution systems.
• Monitor power quality, load balancing, and electrical reliability.

Automation & Control

• Maintain PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems.
• Diagnose and rectify PLC logic and communication faults.
• Maintain industrial communication networks such as Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, etc.
• Support Level-1 automation systems and coordinate with Level-2 automation teams.
• Ensure calibration and health monitoring of field instrumentation.

Process Optimization

• Improve equipment availability and automation reliability.
• Optimize furnace automation, caster sequencing, hydraulic controls, and drive performance.
• Implement automation modifications for productivity improvement.
• Reduce electrical and automation-related production losses.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major electrical failures.
• Implement predictive maintenance practices including thermography, vibration monitoring, and insulation testing.
• Drive TPM, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Prepare action plans to improve MTBF and reduce MTTR.

Energy Management

• Monitor power consumption of EAF, LRF, CCM, and utilities.
• Implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Analyze specific power consumption and identify improvement opportunities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and statutory requirements.
• Implement Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), Permit to Work (PTW), and electrical isolation procedures.
• Conduct electrical safety audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and internal safety standards.

Planning & Documentation

• Prepare preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain maintenance history through SAP PM/CMMS.
• Maintain electrical drawings, PLC backups, SOPs, and documentation.
• Track electrical KPIs and maintenance reports.

Team Management

• Lead and supervise technicians, electricians, and automation engineers.
• Coordinate with Production, Mechanical Maintenance, Utilities, and OEMs.
• Conduct technical training for maintenance personnel.