Plant Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Sheet Metal)

Role Summary

The Electrical Maintenance Head will be responsible for managing and maintaining all electrical systems, utilities, and automation equipment in a sheet metal manufacturing plant. This role ensures maximum machine uptime, electrical safety compliance, effective energy management, and smooth operation of CNC machines, welding lines, paint shop equipment, and utilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Maintenance & Operations

• Lead and supervise electrical maintenance activities for:

  • CNC laser cutting machines (Fiber Laser, CO₂ Laser)

  • CNC bending machines (Press Brakes)

  • Turret punching machines

  • Hydraulic and pneumatic presses

  • MIG/TIG welding machines and robotic welding lines

  • Shearing machines, rolling machines, and spot welders

  • Powder coating and paint shop ovens, conveyors, and utilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot HT/LT systems, power distribution panels, MCCs, VFDs, PLC panels, transformers, DG sets, and compressors.

• Ensure quick fault diagnosis and rectification to minimize production downtime.

2. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all electrical and automation equipment.

• Perform predictive maintenance using thermography, IR scans, and vibration monitoring (motors).

• Maintain maintenance logs, SOPs, checklists, and equipment history records.

• Handle complete electrical panel maintenance and ensure adherence to safety standards.

• Ensure strong foundational knowledge of industrial electrical systems.

3. Energy Management

• Monitor and optimize power consumption of:

  • Laser cutting machines

  • Compressors

  • Paint shop and oven equipment

  • Air handling and exhaust systems

• Improve power factor, manage capacitor banks, and reduce peak load consumption.

• Prepare energy consumption reports and implement improvement initiatives.

4. Breakdown & Troubleshooting Management

• Respond promptly to breakdowns to prevent disruption of production lines.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to PLCs, VFDs, servo motors, encoders, sensors, and safety circuits.

• Ensure availability and management of critical electrical spares.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems in sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining plants

• Expertise in PLCs, VFDs, MCC panels, and industrial automation

• Understanding of safety circuits, interlocks, sensors, and machine controls

• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems (preferred)

• Excellent troubleshooting and breakdown management skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments

• Team handling and leadership capabilities

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: ITI / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Electrical

• Experience:

  • 3–4 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance

  • 1–3 years of experience in sheet metal manufacturing or CNC machine maintenance in a leadership role