Senior Executive - Commissioning

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Senior Executive – Commissioning Position Summary We are looking for a Senior Executive – Commissioning with 3–5 years of experience in the design and commissioning of Drives and PLC solutions for crane applications. The role involves end-to-end technical support, engineering coordination, testing, commissioning, integration, and customer interaction for industrial and port crane projects. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of crane electrical systems, VFDs, PLCs, control systems, and industrial automation, with hands-on exposure to commissioning activities and the ability to coordinate effectively with customers, consultants, vendors, and internal engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • Support customers and consultants in preparing enquiry specifications from the project inception stage, ensuring required crane performance, functionality, and safety requirements are addressed. • Review enquiry specifications, tender documents, contracts, and technical requirements. • Prepare engineering inputs, deviation lists, optimized system configurations, detailed BOMs, and control philosophies. • Participate in project kick-off meetings and technical meetings with customers, consultants, vendors, and internal teams. • Prepare technical specifications and enquiry documents for bought-out items. • Provide accurate technical inputs and specifications to suppliers and vendors. • Review, verify, and integrate engineering drawings, documents, datasheets, vendor drawings, and plant engineering documents. • Coordinate and ensure timely completion of software development for VFD/Drives, PLC, and Crane Management System (CMS). • Prepare software-related documentation, operating manuals, and training documentation. • Conduct inspection, FAT, I/O checking, pre-commissioning, final commissioning, endurance testing, and system validation. • Carry out on-site and classroom training for customers and relevant stakeholders. • Coordinate with sub-suppliers for commissioning of vendor-supplied equipment and ensure seamless integration with the main crane control system. • Provide remote and on-site technical support to other commissioning engineers. • Troubleshoot electrical, automation, drive, PLC, communication, and control-system issues during commissioning. • Ensure satisfactory system performance and successful project handover to the customer. • Maintain strong technical and professional relationships with customers, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Technical Scope The candidate will work across various electrical and automation systems associated with cranes, including: • HT Power Supply Systems • HT Switchgear and Transformers • Cable Reeling Drums and Cable Engineering • LV Switchgear Panels • Motors and Motor Control Systems • UPS Systems • Crane Lighting Solutions • Load Measurement Systems • VFD / Drive Panels • PLC Panels • Crane Management Systems (CMS) • Local and Remote Crane Control Systems • Data Communication Systems • Central Yard Management Station integration • PLC, Drive, and automation software • Electrical and control-system integration Candidate Requirements Educational Qualification • B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. • Candidates with relevant specialization or experience in industrial automation, drives, PLCs, or crane electrical systems will be preferred. Experience • 3–5 years of relevant experience in designing and commissioning Drives and PLC solutions, preferably for crane applications. • Hands-on experience in industrial automation and commissioning is required. • Experience with crane commissioning will be an added advantage. Technical Skills • Basic to good knowledge of VFD/Drive commissioning. • Basic to good knowledge of PLC commissioning and troubleshooting. • Understanding of crane electrical and automation systems. • Knowledge of crane applications, control philosophy, and safety requirements. • Ability to understand electrical/control drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. • Exposure to FAT, I/O checking, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and endurance testing. • Understanding of industrial communication and system integration will be an advantage. • Ability to coordinate with vendors for integration and commissioning of bought-out systems. Key Competencies • Strong learning ability and willingness to develop expertise in crane automation. • Customer-oriented approach. • Result-oriented mindset. • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Ability to build and maintain trustworthy relationships with customers and suppliers. • Good coordination and stakeholder-management skills. • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with engineering and commissioning teams. • Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and project execution. Preferred Interpersonal Skills • Intelligent and analytical approach. • Positive attitude. • Hardworking and committed. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong ownership and accountability. • Ability to work under project deadlines and in customer-facing environments. Key Deliverables The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring: • Accurate technical and engineering inputs. • Timely software and system integration. • Successful FAT and pre-commissioning. • Safe and effective on-site commissioning. • Successful crane performance and endurance testing. • Effective customer and operator training. • Smooth integration of vendor equipment with the main crane control system. • Timely resolution of commissioning issues. • Satisfactory customer acceptance and project handover.