SUPERVISOR- ELECTRICAL

Saint-Gobain India Private Limited

  • Palakkad, Kerala
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job PurposeTo ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of electrical systems, including a 110 kV substation, while actively supporting Reliability Pillar initiatives to enhance equipment uptime, minimize breakdowns, and drive continuous improvement in overall plant performance.Key ResponsibilitiesSubstation Operations & Maintenance
  • Oversee operation and preventive maintenance of 110 kV / HT / LT systems and associated equipment.
  • Monitor transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protection relays, and control systems.
  • Ensure timely inspections, condition monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Reliability Pillar (WCM)– Core Responsibilities
  • Drive Reliability Pillar initiatives to improve equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • Lead and support Preventive Maintenance , Predictive Maintenance , and Condition-Based Maintenance programs.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis for major electrical failures using tools like Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone, etc.
  • Identify and eliminate repetitive failures through structured improvement plans.
  • Participate in Focused Improvement projects to enhance reliability and reduce losses.
  • Support Autonomous Maintenance by training operators on basic electrical checks and early failure identification.
  • Coordination of condition monitoring activities (thermography, Transformer DGA, insulation testing, etc.).
Breakdown & Incident Management
  • Lead electrical breakdown response to ensure minimal production disruption.
  • Perform failure analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, statutory requirements, and EHS guidelines.
  • Ensure adherence to LOTO procedures, permit-to-work systems, etc.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation for regulatory compliance .
Team Supervision & Capability Building
  • Collaborate with the team for maintenance and project activities.
  • Build team capability through technical training and reliability-focused skill development etc.
  • Promote a culture of proactive maintenance and zero breakdown mindset.
Energy & Performance Optimization
  • Monitor energy consumption, load patterns, and prepare the documents in line with ISO 50001 requirements.
  • Support initiatives for energy efficiency and cost optimization.
Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Coordinate effectively with vendors and contractors to execute maintenance activities and drive reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure high standards of quality and safety while achieving timely execution of all scheduled work.
Documentation & Reporting
  • Prepare and maintain reliability KPI data, ensuring effective utilization of maintenance software systems.
  • Preparation of EHS documentation, monitor KPIs, and generate monthly report

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