Description:

Objective of the Role

The Head of E&I is a senior technical and leadership role responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of all Electrical and Instrumentation systems across the company's manufacturing facilities and civil/construction project sites. The primary goal is to ensure highly reliable, safe, and efficient power distribution, process control, and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

I. Engineering Leadership and Design Standards

- Design Oversight: Lead and manage the detailed electrical engineering and design teams for new substations, expansions, and refurbishments, covering single-line diagrams, physical layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and control/protection schemes.

- Technical Governance: Establish, maintain, and enforce technical specifications, engineering standards, and best practices for all substation components (e.g., switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, control panels).

- Technology & Innovation: Evaluate and implement new substation technologies, including Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), advanced protection relays, and Substation Automation Systems (SAS) based on IEC 61850.

- Peer Review: Conduct high-level technical reviews of engineering deliverables, studies (e.g., insulation coordination, load flow, short circuit), and vendor proposals.

II. Manufacturing Plant & Process Control

- Maintenance & Reliability: Develop and lead predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for all plant E&I assets, including high/medium/low voltage systems, transformers, switch gear, PLC/DCS systems, sensors, and actuators.

- Automation & Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in plant automation, instrumentation, and control logic to enhance production efficiency, quality, and reduce energy consumption.

- Troubleshooting: Act as the highest level of technical expertise for diagnosing and resolving complex electrical faults, instrumentation failures, and control system malfunctions.

- Calibration & Standards: Establish and manage the program for the regular calibration of critical process instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

III. Civil/Construction Project Electrical Infrastructure

- Temporary Power: Oversee the design, installation, and compliance of temporary electrical power distribution systems across large construction sites (e.g., generator synchronization, site lighting, power panels).

- Commissioning Support: Provide technical leadership during the installation and pre-commissioning/commissioning phases of new construction projects, ensuring E&I systems meet design specifications and performance criteria.

- Bidding & Estimation: Support the commercial team by reviewing E&I scopes of work, providing accurate cost estimates, and selecting qualified vendors/subcontractors for project-specific E&I packages.

III. Safety, Compliance, and Budget Management

- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all E&I installations, maintenance procedures, and equipment operate in strict adherence to national and international electrical codes, safety standards (e.g., lock-out/tag-out), and environmental regulations.

- Budget & Spares: Manage the E&I department's annual OPEX budget (maintenance, spares, consumables) and contribute to CAPEX planning for equipment upgrades, new technology adoption, and infrastructure expansion.

- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electrical single-line diagrams, P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), control narratives, and compliance records.

IV. Leadership and Vendor Management

- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage E&I engineers, supervisors, and technicians, enhancing their technical skills in emerging technologies and safety practices.

- Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with E&I suppliers, contractors, and specialized service providers, ensuring high-quality service and competitive pricing.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering is mandatory.

- Experience: Minimum 18-20 years of progressive experience in E&I, with significant experience in both a continuous process Manufacturing environment and large-scale Civil/Construction projects. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Power Systems (HT/LT), PLCs/DCS (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, ABB), VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), industrial sensors, and telemetry systems.

- Certifications: Relevant professional licensing or certifications in Electrical Safety/Codes (e.g., Electrical Inspectorate clearances).

- Competencies: Strong analytical skills, excellent trouble-shooting abilities, proactive safety orientation, and effective team management.