About this role
Job title: Electrical Supervisor
Key Job Responsibilities
- Power Supply & Distribution Management
- Ensure continuous availability of power supply to critical areas (Production, QC, Warehouse, Utilities).
- Operate and maintain:
- HT/LT panels
- Transformers
- DG sets (diesel generators)
- UPS systems and battery banks
- Monitor electrical load distribution and optimize power consumption.
- Manage power changeover systems (Mains ↔ DG ↔ UPS) without interruption to critical equipment.
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all electrical equipment.
- Perform predictive maintenance activities:
- Thermography (hotspot detection)
- Insulation resistance testing
- Vibration and current analysis
- Ensure zero breakdowns in critical utilities supporting manufacturing & HVAC systems.
- Breakdown Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Attend electrical breakdowns with defined response time.
- Troubleshoot:
- Motors, VFDs, PLC panels
- SCADA systems
- Control circuits and sensors
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
- Calibration & Compliance
- Ensure calibration of:
- Electrical instruments
- Sensors and transmitters (temperature, humidity, differential pressure related to HVAC)
- Maintain records in compliance with cGMP documentation requirements.
- Support audits (USFDA, MHRA, internal audits) with proper data and documentation.
- EHS & Electrical Safety
- Ensure electrical systems comply with safety standards:
- Earthing / grounding systems
- Lightning protection systems
- Electrical panel safety
- Implement:
- LOTO (Lockout Tagout)
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Conduct electrical safety audits and risk assessments.
- Utility System Support
- Provide electrical support to:
- HVAC systems (AHU, chillers)
- Water systems (Purified Water, WFI)
- Compressed air systems
- Ensure uninterrupted electrical support to critical GMP utilities.
- Energy Management & Cost Optimization
- Monitor energy consumption (daily/monthly tracking).
- Drive energy-saving initiatives:
- LED replacements
- Power factor improvement
- Demand control
- Support sustainability and cost reduction projects.
- Documentation & GMP Compliance
- Maintain electrical logs:
- Daily logbooks
- Breakdown reports
- Preventive maintenance records
- Prepare SOPs, checklists, and work instructions.
- Ensure data integrity (ALCOA principles) in all records.
- Projects & Improvements
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Participate in:
- Qualification activities (IQ, OQ support)
- Validation support (where electrical systems impact process)
- Execute Kaizen / TPM / Jishu Hozen initiatives for reliability improvement.
- Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with:
- Production teams for shutdown planning
- QA for compliance requirements
- External vendors for maintenance activities
- Supervise contractors and ensure safety & compliance.
Qualifications
- Educational Qualification
- Diploma / B.Tech / B.E in Electrical Engineering
Experience
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6 to 8 years (for Team Member level) in:
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Pharmaceutical / API / OSD manufacturing
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Highly regulated industries preferred
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33KV Electrical Supervisor License
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Additional Information
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Benefits Offered
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At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.
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The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.
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Our Work Culture
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Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a mea