Senior Executive - Commissioning

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.