1. Position Overview
The Sr. Manager / Manager – Electrical is responsible for ensuring reliability, safety, efficiency, and statutory compliance of all plant electrical systems. The role drives preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, power management, energy optimization, and electrical project execution to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
The incumbent plays a critical role in achieving plant uptime, electrical asset health, cost control, and safety excellence.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Electrical Operations & Maintenance
Overall responsibility for HT/LT systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs, motors, DG sets, UPS, and plant distribution systems
Ensure high equipment availability and plant uptime
Develop and implement Preventive, Predictive & Breakdown maintenance strategies
Monitor load balancing, power factor, harmonics & system stability
Ensure critical spares availability
B. Reliability & Asset Management
Implement RCM, TPM & condition monitoring practices
Conduct RCA & FMEA for repetitive failures
Improve MTBF and reduce MTTR
Develop lifecycle management plan for major electrical assets
Standardize SOPs & maintenance checklists
C. Power & Energy Management
Monitor and optimize kWh/Unit production
Control maximum demand and power factor
Conduct energy audits & drive energy-saving initiatives
Coordinate with utility providers and manage grid compliance
Lead cost reduction through energy efficiency projects
D. Safety & Statutory Compliance
Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, CEA regulations, Factory Act
Implement LOTO systems and arc flash safety standards
Conduct electrical safety audits & risk assessments
Maintain statutory documentation & inspection readiness
Drive zero-incident culture
E. Projects & Budget Management
Plan and execute electrical CAPEX projects
Prepare annual OPEX & CAPEX budgets
Vendor evaluation, technical negotiations & contract management
Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Support plant expansion & modernization initiatives
F. Team Leadership & Development
Lead electrical engineers, supervisors & technicians
Develop skill matrix & training plans
Conduct performance reviews & mentoring
Build second-line leadership capability
Foster accountability & continuous improvement culture
3. KRA – KPI Framework
KRA
KPI
Target
Plant Availability
Electrical Equipment Availability
≥ 99%
Maintenance Discipline
PM Compliance
≥ 98%
Breakdown Control
Electrical Breakdown Hours
≤ Target
Reliability
MTBF Improvement
Year-on-year growth
Safety
Electrical Incidents
Zero
Compliance
Statutory Non-Compliance
Zero
Energy Management
Power Consumption (kWh/Unit)
As per benchmark
Cost Control
Maintenance Cost vs Budget
Within ±5%
Projects
CAPEX Completion
On-time & within budget
Team Development
Training Coverage
100%
4. Competency Framework
A. Functional Competencies
HT/LT Power Systems & Substations
Switchgear & Protection Systems
Drives & Motors
Electrical Maintenance Planning
Power Quality & Energy Management
Electrical Safety & Compliance
Project Engineering
CMMS systems
B. Managerial Competencies
Strategic planning
Budgeting & financial control
Vendor management
Cross-functional coordination
Decision-making under pressure
Resource optimization
C. Behavioral Competencies
Ownership & accountability
Strong analytical ability
Safety-first mindset
Leadership presence
Communication & influence
Continuous improvement orientation
5. Roadmap to Success
First 6 Months – Stabilization
Understand plant electrical architecture
Identify critical equipment & risk areas
Achieve ≥ 95% PM compliance
Close statutory compliance gaps
Reduce repeat breakdowns
6–18 Months – Optimization
Achieve ≥ 99% electrical availability
Implement predictive maintenance tools
Improve MTBF & reduce MTTR
Optimize energy cost & demand control
Strengthen team capability
18–36 Months – Excellence & Transformation
Achieve benchmark energy efficiency levels
Implement digital dashboards & analytics
Lead automation and modernization initiatives
Develop successors
Position department for world-class reliability standards
6. Annual Learning & Development Plan
Quarter
Focus Area
Development Intervention
Q1
Advanced Electrical Systems
Protection & Relay Coordination
Q2
Reliability Engineering
RCM, FMEA
Q3
Energy & Compliance
Energy Audit & Safety Certification
Q4
Leadership
Strategic & Financial Management
7. Experience Requirements
10–15 years (Sr. Manager)
7–12 years (Manager)
Experience in manufacturing / process industry preferred