Head, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) – Cement Manufacturing
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West Bengal
Experience : 15-20 years- Job ID : MIS/26/15
Salary : As per market standards
Openings : 1
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Head – Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) to lead the electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control functions of a cement manufacturing plant. The role will be responsible for ensuring reliable power distribution, high equipment availability, uninterrupted plant operations, energy efficiency, safety, and statutory compliance.
Role Overview
The Head – E&I will oversee the maintenance and reliability of electrical and instrumentation systems across the cement plant, including substations, HT/LT networks, transformers, motors, VFDs, MCCs, DCS, PLC, SCADA, analyzers, field instruments, and protection systems. The role will also drive automation, modernization, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems across all plant sections.
- Ensure high availability and reliability of electrical, automation, and control systems with minimal downtime.
- Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
- Lead troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for electrical and instrumentation failures.
- Plan and execute annual shutdowns, major overhauls, and maintenance activities within schedule and budget.
- Optimize electrical power consumption and improve overall energy efficiency.
- Ensure timely calibration, testing, and maintenance of process instruments and protection systems.
- Monitor the health and performance of substations, transformers, HT/LT systems, motors, VFDs, MCCs, and electrical protection systems.
- Maintain reliability of DCS, PLC, SCADA, analyzers, and industrial automation systems.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, statutory regulations, and applicable plant automation standards.
- Lead modernization, automation, digitalization, and technology-upgradation projects.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to safety and maintenance standards.
- Develop, coach, and mentor the E&I team to strengthen technical capabilities and operational performance.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Electrical system availability
- Instrumentation and automation reliability
- Electrical downtime
- Specific power consumption (kWh/tonne of cement)
- MTBF and MTTR
- Calibration compliance
- Shutdown completion as per schedule
- Maintenance cost optimization
- Safety performance and reduction of Lost Time Injuries
- Statutory and regulatory compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- 15–20+ years of experience in Electrical & Instrumentation maintenance, preferably within cement manufacturing.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior E&I leadership role.
- Strong expertise in power distribution, HT/LT systems, transformers, motors, VFDs, MCCs, and electrical protection systems.
- Strong knowledge of DCS, PLC, SCADA, process instrumentation, analyzers, and industrial automation.
- Experience in preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
- Strong troubleshooting and RCA capabilities for electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
- Experience managing plant shutdowns, maintenance projects, contractors, and technical teams.
- Good understanding of electrical safety, statutory compliance, and industrial automation standards.
About the Role
This is a senior Electrical & Instrumentation leadership opportunity in cement manufacturing for an experienced professional capable of managing critical electrical and automation infrastructure while driving plant reliability and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership experience in power systems, instrumentation, automation, maintenance, energy optimization, and plant modernization.
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