Senior Technician III
Job Description
Purpose
Utility Electrician will be responsible for operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical systems and utility equipment at the manufacturing site. This role requires hands-on expertise in 33kV / HT systems, LT distribution, transformers, DG, UPS, VCB/ACB, motors, VFDs, and building management controls. The electrician must ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all electrical utilities as per statutory requirements and plant SOPs.
Position / Job Title
Senior Technician
Department
Engineering
Reporting To
Assistant General Manager, Engineering
Location
Indore
Years of Experience
7–10 years of experience in Electrical Utility maintenance.
Dosage Form
Solid & Semi solid
Job Responsibilities / Deliverables
HT/LT Electrical Distribution
• Operate 33kV substation safely as per switching procedures.
• Maintain HT panels, RMUs, transformers and protection systems.
• Troubleshoot HT/LT faults and restore power with minimum downtime.
• Maintain LT PCC/MCC panels, DBs and control circuits.
• Log all HT/LT parameters as per statutory compliance.
Operation & Maintenance of Utility Equipment
• Carry out operation and preventive maintenance of Transformers (Oil/Dry Type).
• Operate and maintain DG sets – electrical side troubleshooting.
• Maintain UPS systems, battery health, and power backup circuits.
• Support chiller, HVAC panel, and AHU electrical controls.
• Assist boiler electrical operations and burner control wiring.
• Maintain electrical controls for PWS pumps and utility motors.
• Perform regular checks and maintenance of Diesel Generators (DG sets).
• Maintain UPS systems, inverters, battery banks, and power backup health.
• Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of Chillers and HVAC electrical panels.
• Support Boiler electricians in panel troubleshooting & burner control wiring.
• Manage electrical side of PWS (Purified Water System), pumps, valves, control panels.
• Read and interpret power circuit diagrams, control wiring diagrams, panel GA drawings.
• Ensure proper illumination, emergency lighting, and earthing system integrity.
Electrical Machines & Control Systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot Motors (HT/LT), starters, soft starters, VFDs.
• Diagnose faults related to overload, earth fault, short circuit, phase imbalance, etc.
• Replace burnt components, contactors, relays, fuses, overload relays, and wiring.
• Ensure proper alignment, insulation resistance, and earthing for motors.
• Maintain VCB/ACB for tripping, interlock, and relay issues.
PLC, BMS, DCS & Instrumentation Interface
• Assist in fault-finding related to PLC I/O modules, sensors, actuators, solenoids.
• Work with automation team for panel-level wiring, analog / digital signal tracing.
• Support in maintaining BMS panels, AHU control wiring, differential pressure sensors.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting of DCS control loops and field device connections.
• Replace transmitters, limit switches, RTDs, flow switches as needed.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Execute PM schedules for all electrical and utility equipment.
• Conduct IR tests, continuity, relay testing, contact resistance testing, insulation health checks.
• Follow OEM guidelines for maintenance of HT/LT gear.
• Identify early warning signals and prevent electrical failures.
• Maintain spare parts and critical components availability.
GMP, Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain maintenance records as per GDP and ALCOA+ principles.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards: Schedule-M, WHO-GMP, MHRA, USFDA.
• Support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) when required.
• Lead maintenance-related change controls
• Record all maintenance activities in job cards, logbooks
• Maintain history cards for key equipment and motors.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Implement 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem-solving techniques in daily work.
• Participate in Kaizen events and contribute to energy-saving initiatives.
• Recommend improvements in distribution, monitoring, and safety.
Qualifications Education:
• ITI / Diploma in Electrical Trade (mandatory).
• Valid HT/LT Wireman License issued by State Government Licensing Board (mandatory).
Additional notes Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of HT/LT distribution, control circuits, and safety practices.
• Ability to read & interpret electrical and control schematics.
• Basic understanding of PLC, DCS, BMS, and instrument wiring.
• Enforce safety requirements during maintenance work (PTW, LOTO, PPE).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Zero Quality Incidents
• 100% adherence of PM Schedular
• 100% adherence of calibration schedular
• Utility Equipment uptime score must be more than 85%
• Zero Safety Incidents