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Job Title


Head of Section


Company : Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.


Location : Angul, Odisha


Created : 2025-06-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As Head of the Electrical Department ( Section in-charge) , the focus is on ensuring uninterrupted electrical operations, enhancing automation reliability, and leading the maintenance and development of high-power systems across steel plant operations. This role is vital in driving performance, safety, and technological advancement in energy-intensive environments. Key Responsibilities Include: • Furnace Electrical Systems : Manage operations of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Ladle Refining Furnace (LRF), and VD systems, including Electrode regulation ( Daneili & Ferrotron ), oxygen & carbon lancing, and Aluminium wire feeding systems, Material Handling System, Fume extraction system, FAFA system, Granshot, Up gradation project. • Power & Automation Equipment : Oversee high-voltage systems including furnace transformers (200 MVA+) and 40 MVA, VVF drives, PLCs, and instrumentation controls. • Automation & Control : Lead PLC logic and HMI modifications, and maintain Level 1 & Level 2 automation systems with Profibus & Profinet network troubleshooting, Level 2 reporting system, Server maintenance. • Material Handling & Auxiliary Systems : Supervise Granshot, ladle transfer cars, and Fume Extraction Systems (FES) to ensure safe and smooth operations. • Electrical System Reliability : Ensure timely preventive maintenance like Water cooled cables, 200 MVA & 40 MVA Power Trafo. Fault rectification, and server upkeep to minimize downtime. • Compliance & Safety : Maintain adherence to electrical safety regulations, operational protocols, and energy efficiency standards. • Team Leadership & Coordination : Guide cross-functional electrical teams, coordinate with operations and drive continuous improvement. Desired Qualifications: Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline in electrical and automation systems Experience: 15+ years in electrical and automation systems, exclusively in steel plant operations and Electric Arc Furnace & Ladle refining system Specialized Skills: Furnace Power transformer expertise, PLC/SCADA systems, Profibus & profinet networking, Level 1 & 2 automation, high-power system management, L1 & L2 Server maintenance, L2 Reporting Core Competencies: High Voltage Systems (200 MVA+) PLC/HMI Programming & Troubleshooting Level 1 & Level 2 server & its Networking Industrial Automation & Drives Steel Plant Operations Furnace Control & Regulation Safety Compliance & Risk Management Profibus & Network Diagnostics Team Leadership & Coordination Electrical System Maintenance Energy Efficiency & Optimization