Job Summary/Context:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of all electrical, electronic, automation, and electromechanical systems of the Vegetable Processing Plant. The position will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of processing machinery, electrical installations, substation, power distribution system, generators, motors, control panels, lighting systems, and plant utilities to ensure maximum equipment uptime, operational safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

A. Electrical System Operation & Maintenance

• Operate, inspect, and maintain all electrical systems of the processing plant.
• Ensure uninterrupted electrical supply to all production units.
• Maintain electrical distribution boards, switchgear, MCC panels, breakers, isolators, and wiring systems.
• Monitor electrical load distribution and optimize power utilization.
• Ensure proper grounding and earthing systems throughout the facility.
• Conduct routine inspection of electrical installations and identify potential hazards.
• Maintain all electrical drawings, layouts, and single-line diagrams.

B. Machinery & Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure proper functioning of all vegetable processing machinery and equipment.
• Maintain electrical components of: grading line machineries, washing line machineries, packing & wrapping line machineries, cutting & slicing machineries, drying machineries, cold storage equipment, refrigeration system, water pump & motors, compressors, air blowers and others electrical device.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic faults and restore equipment promptly.
• Replace defective electrical and electronic components when necessary.
• Coordinate machinery installation, commissioning, testing, and calibration.

C. Electronic & Automation Systems

• Maintain PLC-controlled systems and machine automation.
• Troubleshoot electrical sensors.
• Maintain electronic control circuits and control panels.
• Support equipment upgrades and automation improvements.
• Ensure proper functioning of instrumentation and monitoring devices.

D. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for all electrical equipment.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance plans.
• Conduct preventive maintenance according to SOPs.