Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job SummaryThe Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for planning, supervising, and optimizing electrical maintenance activities to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of production equipment and facility electrical systems.

The role focuses on minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Key ResponsibilitiesMaintenance OperationsSupervise daily electrical maintenance activities and provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians and electricians.

Ensure prompt troubleshooting and resolution of electrical breakdowns to minimize production downtime.

Monitor the performance of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment to ensure operational reliability.

Coordinate maintenance activities with Production and other departments to maximize equipment availability.

Preventive & Predictive MaintenanceDevelop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Plan and schedule maintenance activities to ensure optimal utilization of manpower and resources.

Analyze equipment failure trends and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.

Maintain maintenance records and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

Electrical Systems ManagementMaintain and troubleshoot electrical panels, motors, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and distribution networks.

Oversee maintenance and programming support for PLCs, VFDs, HMI systems, sensors, and industrial automation equipment.

Ensure compliance with electrical standards, safety regulations, and company procedures.

Support energy management initiatives and identify opportunities for energy optimization.

Continuous Improvement & ProjectsLead root cause analysis investigations for major equipment failures.

Recommend and implement reliability improvement projects.

Participate in equipment upgrades, new installations, commissioning, and plant expansion projects.

Support spare parts optimization and inventory management activities.

Team ManagementSupervise and evaluate electrical maintenance technicians and contractors.

Provide technical coaching and on-the-job training to maintenance staff.

Ensure compliance with maintenance procedures and safety requirements.

Health, Safety & ComplianceEnforce electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with HSE policies.

Participate in risk assessments and safety audits.

Maintain compliance with local regulations and company standards.

QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field. 1–3 years of experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Previous experience in supervising maintenance teams is preferred.

Technical SkillsStrong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and power distribution.

Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.

Knowledge of electrical protection systems and motor control circuits.

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.

Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.

Familiarity with CMMS/ERP maintenance systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.