Electrical / PLC Manager

About the role

Requirements

• Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering (BEE)
• Experience: 10-15 years

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of TBM PLC systems, automation controls, electrical equipment, VFDs, and power distribution networks across all tunnelling machines.
• Ensure continuous availability and reliability of PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems for uninterrupted TBM operations.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve electrical, automation, and control system faults, implementing corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime.
• Manage power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, protection systems, and electrical safety compliance.
• Oversee configuration, optimization, and maintenance of VFDs, motor control systems, sensors, and field instrumentation to maximize operational efficiency.
• Maintain PLC programs, software backups, network architecture, control logic revisions, and technical documentation.
• Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and machine performance.
• Support commissioning, testing, upgrades, and modifications of TBM electrical and automation systems.
• Coordinate with OEMs, operations, mechanical, and maintenance teams to resolve complex technical issues and optimize machine performance.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise PLC engineers, electricians, and automation technicians while ensuring compliance with project HSE and quality requirements.
• Analyze operational data, fault trends, and system performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and enhance tunnelling productivity.
• Ensure safe operation of all automation and electrical systems through adherence to electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and regulatory standards.

Skills

• PLC programming
• SCADA
• HMI
• VFDs
• motor control systems
• switchgear
• transformers
• MCCs
• electrical safety
• LOTO
• industrial communication
• fault diagnosis
• preventive maintenance
• predictive maintenance
• TBM systems
• automation controls