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About this role
An Electrical Head of Department (HOD) in an industrial or manufacturing plant (such as steel, foundry, or DRI plants) oversees all electrical engineering operations, high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) systems, team management, and safety compliance.
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Position Summary
The Electrical HOD is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted, safe, and efficient operation of all electrical distribution, automation, and power-backup systems within the facility. This role bridges floor-level maintenance with strategic plant productivity.
Key Responsibilities
• Department & Team Leadership:
• Supervise, guide, schedule, and evaluate electrical engineers, shift electricians, wiremen, and technicians.
• HT & LT Systems Operations:
• Manage High-Tension (HT) and Low-Tension (LT) power distribution, transformers, switchgear, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), and power panels.
• Maintenance Management:
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance schedules to minimize plant downtime.
• Automation & Control Systems:
• Oversee PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and SCADA-based systems, DCS integration, and process control hardware.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Enforce 100% electrical safety compliance, statutory regulations, and energy-saving/optimization guidelines.
• Documentation & Procurement:
• Maintain up-to-date department records, test logs, breakdown reports, and coordinate the procurement of electrical spares and equipment.
Required skills
• • B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering (or Diploma in Electrical Engineering for mid-level plant setups). • Licensing / Certification: • Mandatory valid Electrical Wireman / Supervisor Licence (as per local/state electrical inspectorate rules). • Experience: • Typically 5 to 10+ years (and up to 15–25 years for large steel/power/DRI plants) of industrial electrical maintenance experience. • Technical Skills: • Hands-on expertise in HT/LT troubleshooting, relay settings, earthing systems, automation/PLC, and reading electrical schematics/blueprints.
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7.2 L–9.6 Lper year
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Sign in Create candidate account ← Back to all jobsExperience5–10 yrs
Work modeOn-site
LocationMEGHALAYA
QualificationB.Tech — electrical, B.Tech — mechanical
TAT15 days
Openings1