Head of Instrumentation

Job Description:

Role: Head of Instrumentation

Location: Phalodi, Rajasthan

Experience: 7 - 10 years

Salary Range: 50k – 60k

Notice Period: 15 days or less

Timings: 8 hours

Job Summary:

We are looking for a technically strong and leadership-oriented Head of Instrumentation (HOD) to lead the instrumentation and control function at our 8 MW Biomass Power Plant. The HOD will be responsible for overseeing the design, maintenance, calibration, and performance optimisation of all instrumentation and control systems across the plant, ensuring maximum reliability, safety, and efficiency in operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) team, including technicians and engineers.
• Plan, supervise, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance of all plant instrumentation and control systems.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy and functionality of field instruments such as flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, level instruments, analyzers, and control valves.
• Manage DCS/PLC systems, including configuration, troubleshooting, logic modifications, and backup management.
• Support and optimise instrumentation for biomass fuel handling systems, boilers, steam turbines, ESPs, flue gas monitoring, and ash handling systems.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., stack emission monitoring, interlock testing, etc.).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including loop diagrams, instrument index, and calibration records.
• Plan and execute instrumentation activities during annual shutdowns, emergency outages, and plant upgrades.
• Coordinate with operations, mechanical, and electrical teams to ensure seamless plant functioning.
• Monitor plant performance data to suggest improvements in automation and control strategies.
• Manage inventory of critical spares, procurement planning, and vendor coordination.
• Train and mentor team members to improve technical skills and performance.
• Assist in budgeting, planning, and CAPEX projects related to instrumentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics & Communication / Control Systems or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in instrumentation, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or HOD role in a biomass, thermal, or renewable energy power plant.
• Strong hands-on experience with DCS/PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB, Emerson, or similar).
• Deep understanding of biomass combustion systems and associated instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of HART communication protocol, loop testing, and calibration standards.
• Exposure to industrial safety practices and environmental norms (CPCB/SPCB compliance).

Key Skills:

• Leadership and team management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of P&IDs, loop drawings, and instrumentation standards
• Strong communication and interdepartmental coordination
• Budgeting and inventory control
• Knowledge of CMMS and maintenance planning tools

Physical & Work Conditions:

• Must be willing to work in an operational power plant environment (including hot, dusty, or noisy areas).
• Availability for emergency call-outs and extended work hours during outages or critical situations.