ENGINEER

Established in 1953, Shyam Steel Group is one of the leading TMT Bar producers in India, manufacturing TMT Rebar, Billets, Sponge Iron and Ferro Alloys. Shyam Steel has also expanded its business in Construction Solutions, FMCG, Infrastructure, IT & ITeS Solutions etc. Operating with cutting-edge technology in order to meet the stringent requirements of its reputed customers both in India and abroad. Shyam Steel has emerged as a large, growing, competitive and multi-product organization by delivering quality material & service through innovation, excellence, and dedication.

1. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Electrical Maintenance

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment.

• Maintain HT/LT motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, PCCs, VFDs, and soft starters.

• Troubleshoot electrical faults in motors, pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, and other plant equipment.

• Monitor motor current, voltage, temperature, insulation resistance, and vibration trends in coordination with the maintenance team.

• Ensure minimum equipment downtime and maximum plant availability.

B. DRI Process Equipment

Responsible for electrical systems associated with:

• Rotary kiln drive motor and auxiliary drives.

• Kiln fans, ID fans, FD fans, and cooler fans.

• Coal injection and coal handling systems.

• Rotary cooler and product discharge systems.

• Raw material handling conveyors and screens.

• Bucket elevators, crushers, and vibrating feeders.

• ESP (Electrostatic Precipitator) and pollution control equipment.

• Hydraulic power packs, pumps, and compressors.

C. Electrical Systems and Power Distribution

• Operate and maintain HT/LT switchgear, transformers, bus ducts, and distribution panels.

• Monitor plant load, power factor, maximum demand, and energy consumption.

• Maintain capacitor banks and APFC panels.

• Monitor DG sets, UPS systems, battery chargers, and emergency power supplies, where applicable.

• Coordinate with the electrical control room and power distribution team.

• Ensure proper earthing, cable termination, and protection system functioning.

D. Instrumentation and Automation Coordination

• Coordinate with instrumentation and automation teams for PLC, SCADA, VFD, and interlock-related problems.

• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, contactors, relays, limit switches, and sensors.

• Verify equipment permissives, interlocks, and emergency shutdown systems.

• Support commissioning and testing of new electrical equipment.

E. Preventive Maintenance and Documentation

• Prepare and execute preventive maintenance schedules.

• Maintain equipment history cards, breakdown reports, and maintenance checklists.

• Analyze recurring electrical failures and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain spare parts inventory for critical electrical equipment.

• Prepare daily shift reports and maintenance performance reports.

F. Safety and Statutory Compliance

• Follow electrical safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Permit to Work (PTW).

• Ensure safe isolation before maintenance work.

• Use appropriate PPE and approved electrical testing instruments.

• Maintain proper earthing and electrical protection systems.

• Follow applicable electrical safety regulations and plant safety procedures.

2. Technical Skills Required

• Knowledge of HT/LT motors and transformers.

• Understanding of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams (SLD), and control circuit diagrams.

• Knowledge of VFDs, soft starters, relays, circuit breakers, and motor protection.

• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems and industrial automation.

• Knowledge of insulation resistance testing, earth resistance testing, and motor troubleshooting.

• Understanding of power factor improvement and energy management.

• Knowledge of DRI plant operations and rotary kiln equipment is an advantage.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

An Electrical Engineer in a DRI plant may be evaluated on:

• Electrical equipment availability and reliability.

• Reduction in electrical breakdowns and downtime.

• Completion of preventive maintenance schedules.

• Reduction in specific electrical energy consumption (kWh per tonne of DRI).

• Power factor and maximum demand management.

• Compliance with electrical safety procedures.

• Reduction in repeat failures and maintenance costs.

4. Typical Daily Duties

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