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About the Role
- The Electrical Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating all electrical maintenance activities to ensure the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of production equipment, utilities, and electrical systems.
- The role provides technical leadership to the electrical maintenance team, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum equipment availability to support production targets.
- The incumbent will drive electrical reliability, execute maintenance plans, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Utilities, and Quality teams to achieve operational excellence.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assemble, Evaluate, Test and Maintain electrical components.
- Troubleshoot and rectify electrical related issues.
- Interpret electrical diagrams or schematics to identify potential electrical failures.
- Ensure strategic preventive maintenance plans are in place.
- Conduct routine inspection of electrical system as recommended by OEM.
- Address electrical as well as operational problems in a timely and effective manner.
- Ensure adequate supervision and apt completion of all maintenance duties.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency
- Monitor and maintain PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, sensors, instrumentation, and power distribution systems.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support installation, commissioning, and modification of electrical and automation systems.
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, instrumentation, and automation systems.
- Proven experience in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and automation faults in a timely manner.
- Experience with maintenance planning, CMMS, and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Good understanding of electrical safety regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and HSE requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., COREN, NSE) is an added advantage.
- Preferred: Experience in plastic/preform industry, packaging, or other high-volume manufacturing.
Key Competencies:
- Electrical Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
- Automation, Controls & Instrumentation
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Growth and training opportunities
- Supportive and safety-focused work environment
- Employee Welfare – HMO, Staff Bus, Staff Canteen
Application Closing Date
6th November, 2026.