Electrical Specialist – RTG / RMGC / STS Maintenance

Overview

Electrical Specialist for RTG, RMGC and STS crane maintenance at APM Terminals Pipavav, acting as the focal point for electrical engineering expertise on terminal equipment.

What you'll do

• Lead electrical and electronic technical support for RTG, RMGC and STS cranes, including troubleshooting complex failures in drives, PLCs, networks and crane control systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies, conduct root cause analysis for critical failures and implement sustainable solutions to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE requirements, LOTO procedures, electrical safety standards and APMT electrical integrity management policies.
• Manage electrical modifications, upgrades and retrofit projects, while supporting asset renewal, refurbishment, electrification, automation and modernization initiatives.
• Conduct or coordinate technical audits, inspections and surveys, and provide specialist input for technical procurement and vendor evaluations.
• Manage electrical contractors and internal teams, ensuring the quality, safety and compliance of maintenance, repair and outsourced activities.
• Drive cost optimization and maintenance improvements while protecting equipment safety, reliability and asset integrity.

What you'll need

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with container terminal equipment, including RTG, RMG and STS cranes, with exposure to asset maintenance, reliability improvement and breakdown management.
• Advanced troubleshooting capability across AC/DC drives, VFDs, servo drives, soft starters, PLC systems, HMI, SCADA, crane control systems and industrial communication networks.
• Strong knowledge of crane safety systems, motors, slip rings, electrical panels, power distribution, condition monitoring and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions, communicate effectively in English and work comfortably in multicultural and 24/7 operational environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset: curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.

Nice to have

• Membership of a recognized professional engineering body.

Details

• Location: Pipavav, Gujarat, India.
• Office-based role.
• Works in 24/7 operational environments.