Instrument Technician

Job Description:

Role: Instrument Technician

Experience: 2–5 years of experience in power plants, preferably in biomass, thermal, or renewable energy facilities.

Salary: 2.4 to 3 LPA

Location: Phalodi, Rajasthan

Notice Period: 15 days or less

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Instrument Technician to support the maintenance and operation of instrumentation and control systems in our 8 MW biomass power plant in Phalodi. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate functioning, calibration and troubleshooting of all plant instruments critical to safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

∙ Install, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors used in biomass combustion and steam generation processes. ∙ Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair control systems (PLC/DCS), analyzers, control valves, transmitters, and signal converters.

∙ Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of all instrumentation and control equipment.

∙ Support the operation of biomass fuel handling systems, boilers, turbines, and ash handling through instrumentation maintenance.

∙ Work closely with operations and electrical teams during plant start-up, shutdown, and emergencies.

∙ Ensure instrumentation systems are operating within defined parameters and comply with HSE guidelines.

∙ Maintain documentation, including instrument loop diagrams, calibration reports, and maintenance records.

∙ Assist in the testing and commissioning of new instrumentation systems and equipment modifications.

∙ Use test and calibration tools like HART communicators, loop calibrators, multimeters, and IR thermometers.

∙ Participate in the development and improvement of maintenance practices and spare parts planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

∙ ITI/Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field.

∙ Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in power plants, preferably in biomass, thermal, or renewable energy facilities.

∙ Familiarity with biomass plant systems such as combustion controls, flue gas analysers, and steam pressure control loops.

∙ Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or equivalent).

∙ Knowledge of safety standards and environmental compliance relevant to biomass power generation.

Preferred Skills:

∙ Experience working in small- to mid-sized biomass or thermal power plants.

∙ Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics. ∙ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

∙ Good team coordination and communication abilities.

∙ Knowledge of CMMS software is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

∙ Must be able to work in high-temperature industrial environments.

∙ Physically fit to climb ladders, access equipment platforms, and lift equipment/tools.

∙ Willingness to work in shifts and be available for emergency maintenance calls.