An Electrical Engineer in a steel manufacturing plant oversees the design, installation, and maintenance of high-voltage power systems, automation controls, and heavy machinery across divisions like the Steel Melt Shop and Rolling Mills. Their core goal is to minimize equipment downtime and maximize operational safety and energy efficiency. [1, 2]
Core Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repair: Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on high-capacity equipment like transformers, switchgears, and AC/DC motors. [1]
Automation & Drives: Troubleshoot and optimize Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). [1, 2]
Unit Operations: Manage electrical systems across specialized production units, including the Sponge Iron Division (SID), furnaces (EAF/induction), and continuous casting machines (CCM). [1, 2, 3]
Safety Compliance: Enforce strict safety protocols, such as Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and ensure all electrical installations meet industry regulations. [1, 2]
Documentation: Track daily power consumption, log electrical faults, and manage maintenance history records. [1]
Key Requirements
Education: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Experience: Typically ranges from 5-8+ years in industrial environments, ideally in steel, ferro alloys, or metal power plants.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in handling HT/LT (High Tension/Low Tension) systems, protection relays, and heavy-duty industrial drives.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and team leadership skills. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]