Electrical Technician

Pacific Pharmaceuticals, a reputable company with over three decades of experience, is committed to producing and marketing high-quality pharmaceuticals in strict compliance with GMP rules and WHO standards. We are currently looking for a highly skilled Electrical Technician with at least 8 years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical systems and automation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Low Tension (LT) Electrical Systems, Switchgear and Protection Systems, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Drives, PLC/SCADA, and Instrumentation. This role demands a professional capable of ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical and control systems within an industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

LT Electrical Systems:
- Supervise and maintain all Low Tension (415V/230V) electrical distribution systems, including panels, feeders, sub-distribution boards, and busways.
- Monitor load balancing, cable sizing compliance, and power factor across LT networks.
- Coordinate scheduled and corrective maintenance activities according to Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) plans.
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and testing of new LT circuits, cable trays, and terminations.

Switchgear & Protection Systems:
- Operate, inspect, and maintain LT/HV switchgear such as ACBs, MCCBs, VCBs, and SF6 circuit breakers.
- Perform and supervise relay testing, protection coordination studies, and verification of overcurrent and earth fault trip settings.
- Ensure proper functioning of interlock schemes, bus-coupler logic, and automatic changeover systems (ATS/AMF).
- Maintain detailed switchgear maintenance records, including insulation resistance (IR) testing and contact resistance logs.

Motor Control Centers (MCCs) & Drives:
- Supervise operation and maintenance of MCCs for pumps, fans, compressors, AHUs, and other process equipment.
- Oversee installation, programming, and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters.
- Coordinate motor rewinding, bearing replacement, insulation testing, and restarting procedures.
- Manage Direct-On-Line (DOL), star-delta, and VFD starter configurations according to equipment requirements.

Control Systems & PLC/SCADA:
- Supervise operation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of PLC-based control systems, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Schneider platforms.
- Review and maintain PLC logic programs, HMI screens, and control panel schematics.
- Collaborate with automation engineers for SCADA integration, remote I/O, and fieldbus communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP.
- Ensure control system integrity through version control and backup of PLCs and HMIs.

Instrumentation:
- Oversee calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process instrumentation, including pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors (RTD/TC), level switches, and analytical instruments.
- Maintain instrument loop calibration certificates with traceability to national standards.
- Supervise loop testing, functional acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), and commissioning of instruments for new projects.
- Manage instrument spares inventory to ensure availability of critical components.

Required Qualifications
- Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Electrical or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 8 years’ relevant industrial experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This is a full-time, in-person position located at the company’s facility. Pacific Pharmaceuticals offers a dynamic work environment where technical expertise and dedication to quality are highly valued. If you meet the above qualifications and are looking to contribute to a leading pharmaceutical company, we encourage you to apply.