About the role
Position: Electrical Project Engineer
Industry: Chemical / Process Plant
Experience: 8–10 Years
Location: Vilayat, Bharuch
Role Objective:
To execute, commission, and maintain electrical systems in a chemical plant environment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of LT & HT systems with strong exposure to project execution, electrical maintenance, flameproof installations, and modern electrical technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Electrical Project Execution
• End-to-end execution of electrical works for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Supervision and hands-on involvement in cable tray installation, HT/LT cable laying, glanding, termination, and panel erection.
• Coordination with civil, mechanical, and instrumentation teams.
2. LT & HT Electrical Systems
• Operation and maintenance of LT (415V) and HT systems (up to 33 kV).
• Experience with transformers, VCBs, ACBs, MCCs, PCCs, and distribution boards.
• Understanding of protection schemes and interlocks.
3. Electrical Maintenance
• Preventive, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance experience.
• Troubleshooting of motors, drives, panels, and field equipment.
4. Flameproof & Hazardous Area Knowledge
• Understanding of hazardous area classifications (Zone 1 & Zone 2).
• Installation and maintenance of flameproof motors, junction boxes, lighting, and panels.
• Compliance with statutory and safety requirements for chemical plants.
5. Electrical Engineering & Calculations
• Cable sizing, voltage drop, derating, short-circuit, and load calculations.
• Reading and interpretation of SLDs, GA drawings, and cable schedules.
6. Drives, Motors & Power Quality
• Hands-on experience with VFDs, soft starters, and motor control systems.
• Troubleshooting of VFD trips and harmonics-related issues.
7. Communication & Latest Technologies
• Knowledge of Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet-based systems.
• Coordination with automation and instrumentation teams.
8. Testing & Commissioning
- IR/PI testing, earthing resistance measurement, continuity checks.
- Able to independently handle energization and commissioning of electrical systems.
- Proficient in relay configuration, programming, and related electrical control activities.
9. Safety & Compliance
• Electrical safety practices, LOTO, work permit systems.
• Documentation, test reports, and as-built drawings.
10. Teamwork & Resource Utilization
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Effective utilization of available resources (manpower, materials, time) to achieve project and maintenance objectives.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, optimize resource deployment, and support overall plant goals.
Preferred Background:
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or process industries.
• Exposure to shutdowns, brownfield execution, and hazardous areas.