Job Description

Position Overview

The Electrical Technician is responsible for performing electrical installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on electrical and automation systems used in ductile iron pipe production. The technician ensures safe and reliable operation of HT/LT panels, motors, drives, sensors, PLC-controlled machines, furnaces, and production lines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Maintenance & Repairs

Carry out electrical repairs for motors, starters, contactors, breakers, relays, and control panels.
Diagnose electrical faults such as short circuits, overload trips, sensor failures, and motor issues.
Repair wiring, connectors, junction boxes, and cable terminations.

2. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on electrical systems.
Inspect MCC panels, distribution boards, drives, and control wiring for overheating, loose connections, and damage.
Conduct routine checks on sensors, proximity switches, limit switches, and safety interlocks.

3. Equipment Coverage in Ductile Iron Pipe Plants

Responsible for electrical maintenance of:

Induction melting furnaces
Centrifugal casting machines
Annealing furnaces
Cutting, finishing, and grinding machines
Transfer conveyors and pipe handling systems
Transformers, generators, HT/LT switchgear
Motors, VFDs, soft starters, and control panels
Cooling systems, pumps, and automation interlocks
Lighting, emergency power, and distribution boards

4. Automation & Control Support

Assist in troubleshooting PLC I/O faults, sensor failures, and SCADA alarms.
Replace or adjust encoders, photoelectric sensors, temperature controllers, and transmitters.
Support electrical engineers during program changes and commissioning activities.

5. Safety & Compliance

Follow electrical safety standards, LOTO procedures, and PPE guidelines.
Ensure compliance with plant electrical safety rules and reporting protocols.
Identify unsafe conditions such as exposed wiring, grounding issues, and overheating components.

6. Documentation & Reporting

Fill out maintenance job cards, inspection checklists, and breakdown reports.
Report repeated issues, spares shortages, or abnormal observations to supervisors.
Update logbooks and CMMS entries after maintenance activities.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (HT & LT).
Able to handle multi task / more then one function .Also, Training employees to perform different job functions
Ability to troubleshoot motors, drives, circuits, and control wiring.
Familiarity with PLC wiring, sensors, and basic automation.
Skilled in electrical measuring tools (megger, multimeter, clamp meter, IR thermometer).
Understanding of industrial machinery and furnace systems.
Ability to work safely in high-temperature environments.

Qualifications

ITI in Electrical or Industrial Electronics.
10–15 years of experience in Ductile iron pipe manufacturing plant.
Experience with induction furnace and Hot mould casting equipment is an advantage.

Work Environment

High-temperature ductile iron pipe manufacturing area with heavy machinery.
Shift work and on-call duty during breakdowns.
Requires close coordination with electrical engineers, operators, mechanical technicians, and safety teams.