Senior Electrician

About the Role

We seek a seasoned Senior Electrician with 5 to 10 years of expertise to independently manage electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and preventive upkeep of electrical systems at various company facilities including stores, offices, warehouses, and manufacturing units.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults in low tension panels, distribution boards, motor control centers, MCBs, contactors, relays, and control circuits.
• Perform wiring, cabling, installation work, and modifications to electrical setups.
• Maintain lighting, power supply equipment such as sockets and switches, and related electrical fixtures.
• Oversee operation and troubleshooting of DG sets, UPS systems, transformers, and stabilizers as required.
• Conduct routine inspections of electrical panels, cables, earthing, and safety installations.
• Respond promptly to emergency electrical breakdowns to restore operations.
• Supervise and assign daily tasks to electricians and helpers.
• Coordinate activities with external contractors and service providers.
• Keep detailed records of electrical breakdowns, maintenance activities, and electricity usage.
• Ensure electrical safety compliance and proper earthing throughout company installations.
• Identify and mitigate potential electrical hazards proactively.
• Manage inventory of electrical spares and consumables.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and electrical safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• ITI certification in Electrician or Electrical trade is mandatory.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering is advantageous.
• Possession of valid electrical licenses or certificates is preferred.
• Extensive experience (5-10 years) in electrical maintenance, preferably within retail, commercial buildings, warehouses, or factories.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability in electrical fault diagnosis and maintenance.
• Strong familiarity with electrical panels, motors, generators, UPS, lighting, and wiring systems.
• Competency in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving capacity and fault detection skills.
• Leadership skills for supervising junior electricians and helpers.
• Good physical fitness with willingness to travel to multiple company locations as needed.
• High discipline with a strong emphasis on safety and responsibility.

Performance Metrics

• Minimizing electrical breakdown incidents and downtime.
• Ensuring completion of scheduled preventive maintenance within set timelines.
• Rapid resolution of electrical faults and complaints.
• Reducing recurrence of electrical issues.
• Proper management and upkeep of electrical equipment and control panels.
• Compliance with safety guidelines and standards for electrical operations.
• Control over electrical maintenance expenses and spare parts usage.
• Accurate documentation and reporting of maintenance activities.