Jindal Stainless
Website:
jindalstainless.com
Job details:
Department: Hot Strip Mill (HSM) – Electrical & Automation (E&A)
Designation: Assistant Engineer / Executive Engineer (AE/EE)
Location: Plant Site
Experience: 4–5 Years
Industry: Steel Manufacturing (Hot Rolling Mill)
Job Purpose
To ensure reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Electrical & Automation systems in the Hot Strip Mill. The role involves maintaining Siemens PLC-based automation systems, field instrumentation, industrial communication networks, and process control equipment to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot Siemens PLC-based automation systems.
- Diagnose and resolve faults in field instruments, including:
- Flow Meters
- Temperature Sensors
- Pressure Sensors
- Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of automation and instrumentation systems.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including:
- Ethernet
- Profibus
- Profinet
- Support commissioning, calibration, and testing of field instruments and automation systems.
- Analyze PLC logic, alarms, and process interlocks to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
- Coordinate with production and maintenance teams during shutdowns and planned maintenance activities.
- Ensure proper documentation of PLC backups, network configurations, and maintenance records.
- Monitor equipment health and recommend improvements to enhance system reliability and process efficiency.
- Support implementation of automation upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, electrical safety practices, and statutory regulations.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC (S7-300/400/1200/1500 preferred).
- Knowledge of Siemens automation software (STEP 7/TIA Portal preferred).
- Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation and calibration.
- Experience with Flow Meters, Temperature Sensors, and Pressure Sensors.
- Good knowledge of Ethernet, Profibus, and Profinet communication protocols.
- Ability to troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and communication network issues.
- Knowledge of electrical drawings, loop diagrams, P&IDs, and control philosophies.
Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience
- 4–5 years of relevant experience in Electrical & Automation within a Hot Strip Mill (HSM) or other continuous process industries such as Steel, Metals, Cement, or Power.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively during plant shutdowns and emergency breakdown situations.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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