Electrical and Automation Manager at Aren Paper Mills Limited

Job Purpose

• To lead, manage, and optimize all electrical systems, automation infrastructure, and control processes within the paper mill, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, operational efficiency, safety compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Systems Management

• Oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all electrical equipment (motors, transformers, switchgear)
• Ensure reliable power distribution across production lines (pulping, pressing, drying, calendaring).
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Supervise electricians, automation engineers, and technicians.

Automation and Control Systems

• Manage and optimize PLC, VFD, and HMI systems used in production.
• Troubleshoot control system faults and minimize production interruptions.
• Standardize automation processes across machines and production lines.
• Lead electrical and automation projects (machine upgrades, plant expansion, energy optimization).
• Train and develop team members on electrical and modern automation technologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Maintenance and Reliability

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical and automation failures.
• Improve machine uptime, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and reduce MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
• Coordinate with mechanical and production teams for integrated maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory compliance.

Energy Management

• Monitor and optimize energy consumption across the plant.
• Implement energy-saving initiatives (e.g., VFDs, load balancing, power factor correction).
• Work with generators, grid supply, and backup systems to ensure uninterrupted production.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain electrical schematics, automation logic diagrams, and manuals.
• Provide regular reports on downtime, maintenance activities, and system performance.
• Track KPIs and recommend improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Automation / Mechatronics
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing (preferably paper, FMCG, or heavy industry)
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, and HMI systems, etc.)
• HMI systems and Industrial drives (VFDs, servo systems)
• Experience in paper mill machinery is a strong advantage

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Leadership and team management
• Deep understanding of industrial automation systems
• Knowledge of power systems and energy optimization
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical and automation failures.