Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor

Position

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor

Location

Biomass Pellet Manufacturing Plant- Sirsa

Reporting To

Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager

Job Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of all electrical and instrumentation systems within the biomass pellet manufacturing plant. The role requires hands-on experience in LT/HT electrical systems, transformers, PLC-based control systems, motor control centers (MCC), instrumentation, and electrical maintenance to ensure maximum plant availability with safe operations.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all electrical equipment.

Troubleshoot and rectify faults in LT and HT panels.

Maintain transformers, switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, APFC panels, VFDs, soft starters, and electrical distribution systems.

Ensure uninterrupted power supply to all plant operations.

Monitor electrical load balancing and power consumption.

PLC & Automation

Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC control circuits and I/O faults.

Identify and rectify control logic and field wiring issues.

Troubleshoot communication between PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and field instruments.

Coordinate with automation engineers for PLC program modifications whenever required.

Instrumentation

Maintain and troubleshoot field instruments including:

o Temperature sensors

o Pressure transmitters

o Level sensors

o Proximity sensors

o Load cells

o Limit switches

o Flow switches

Perform calibration and functional checks of instrumentation.

Interlock & Control Systems

Troubleshoot electrical and process interlocks.

Identify causes of plant trips and emergency shutdowns.

Verify safety interlocks before commissioning equipment.

Ensure proper functioning of emergency stop circuits and safety devices.

Cable Installation & Troubleshooting

Supervise cable laying for HT/LT power and control cables.

Prepare cable routing plans and ensure proper cable termination.

Troubleshoot cable faults using appropriate testing equipment.

Maintain cable schedules and identification records.

Equipment Maintenance

Maintain motors, gear motors, conveyors, hammer mills, pellet mills, blowers, fans, compressors, pumps, and other process equipment from an electrical perspective.

Inspect motor insulation, bearings, and electrical connections.

Perform megger testing and continuity checks.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and statutory regulations.

Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.

Ensure proper earthing, panel housekeeping, and electrical safety practices.

Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.

Documentation

Maintain preventive maintenance records and breakdown reports.

Prepare root cause analysis (RCA) reports for major electrical failures.

Update electrical drawings and maintenance logs.

Maintain inventory of electrical spare parts.

Required Qualifications

Diploma/B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering.

Experience

5-8 years of hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance