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About this role
An Electrical Head of Department (HOD) manages all electrical engineering operations, maintenance, safety standards, and team performance in an industrial, manufacturing, or power plant setting.
Core Responsibilities
Department & Team Leadership: Supervise, guide, and schedule electrical engineers, technicians, wiremen, and shift electricians.
Plant Maintenance & Operations: Oversee High-Tension (HT) and Low-Tension (LT) systems, transformers, switchyards, motors, VFDs, and substations.
Preventive & Breakdown Strategy: Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures to minimize downtime.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with electrical safety rules, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) protocols, Indian Electricity (IE) rules, and CEA regulations.
Energy & Cost Optimization: Monitor power consumption, manage departmental budgets, and implement energy-saving or modernization projects.
Statutory Liaison: Coordinate with DISCOMs, the Electrical Inspectorate, and external auditors for inspections and certifications.
Required skills
Education: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Licensing: Mandatory Electrical Wireman or Supervisor License (depending on regional plant rules). Experience: Typically 8 to 15+ years of industrial experience, often specialized in sectors like Steel, DRI (Direct Reduced Iron), Sponge Iron, or Captive Power Plants (WHRB/AFBC/CFBC). Technical Skills: HT/LT distribution, PLC/SCADA systems, protection relays, shutdown planning, and vendor/contractor management.
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Sign in Create candidate account ← Back to all jobsExperience5–10 yrs
Work modeOn-site
LocationRAIPUR
QualificationDIPLOMA - ELECTRICAL, DIPLOMA - MECHANICAL
TAT15 days
Openings1