Senior Engineer - Instrumentation

Roles & Responsibilities:

Department:

Utilities / Instrumentation & Automation

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation, or equivalent.
• 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in utilities, projects, or process/semiconductor industries.

Job Location:

Dholera,Gujarat

Role Purpose:

To ensure reliable and efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all instrumentation and automation systems for utility packages in a solar cell manufacturing plant, while actively supporting new project execution and system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

Operation & Maintenance:

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of field instruments, analysers, control valves, DCS/PLC panels, and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation faults to minimize downtime and ensure smooth plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with calibration standards and maintain updated calibration records.

Project Execution:

• Actively participate in design and engineering phases of utility projects (DI/UPW, ETP/STP, BMS, CDA, HVAC, PGS, PEX, fire protection, chemical handling systems, exhaust/scrubbers).
• Review and approve technical documents TDS, datasheets, wiring diagrams, GADs, loop drawings.
• Supervise site installation and commissioning of instruments, junction boxes, cabling, and control panels.
• Attend FAT for DCS/PLC/FMCS systems and coordinate with vendors to resolve punch points.
• Support integration of utilities with FMCS/SCADA and manufacturing tools.
• Ensure timely closure of project activities with documentation and handover.

System Monitoring:

• Monitor control loops, alarms, and system health on SCADA/DCS/PLC platforms.
• Ensure proper logging and reporting of operational parameters.

Team Coordination & Guidance:

• Guide and mentor shift engineers and technicians on troubleshooting, safe work practices, and technical upgrades.
• Plan shift schedules and ensure manpower availability.

Documentation:

• Prepare DPRs, maintenance logs, IMS documentation, SOPs, and project completion reports.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure safe execution of work and compliance with site safety standards.
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and provide suggestions for continual improvement.

Spares & Budget:

• Support annual O&M budgeting for instrumentation.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory by coordinating with SCM for timely procurement.

Key Skills & Expertise:

• Strong technical knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems for utilities.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens PCS 7 DCS, PLCs, SCADA, FMCS integration.
• Sound understanding of control philosophies, logic development, loop tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Good experience in executing projects: engineering review, installation supervision, vendor coordination, and commissioning.
• Strong communication, documentation, and team management skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and standard instrumentation tools.