Artisan E&I

The Electrical Artisan will be responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role involves troubleshooting electrical faults, maintaining motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), control panels, switchgear, UPS systems, and power distribution networks. Additionally, the Artisan will support PLC-based equipment and production line operations, ensuring timely fault resolution and minimizing equipment downtime. Compliance with electrical safety standards, permit-to-work procedures, and accurate maintenance record-keeping are essential. The role also includes supporting planned shutdowns, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with Production and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain plant availability at 99.5% or higher by minimizing downtime and ensuring rapid resolution of equipment faults.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment across process, utilities, and substation areas.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults effectively in motors, drives (VFDs), PLC-controlled systems, electrical panels, and related equipment.
- Ensure proper functioning and reliability of all electrical components including motors, VFDs, control panels, switchgear, UPS systems, and power distribution networks.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all maintenance activities, strictly following approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Adhere rigorously to Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and all relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards during maintenance tasks.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments prior to commencing work and implement safe work practices to mitigate hazards.
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and potential hazards promptly through established communication channels.
- Actively support continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and participate in EHS audits and inspections.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Quality and Food Safety (QFS) standards, safeguarding product safety and hygiene.
- Manage tools and materials properly to prevent contamination risks in the production environment.
- Support QFS-related audits and ensure that all electrical equipment meets hygiene and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance within FMCG, manufacturing, industrial, or process plant settings.

This role demands a proactive and safety-conscious professional capable of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to maintain high operational standards while ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, a thorough understanding of electrical systems in industrial environments, and a commitment to continuous improvement and workplace safety.