Job Purpose

To design, implement, and commission instrumentation and control systems for the greenfield project, ensuring seamless integration, safety compliance, and operational reliability in a batch chemical plant environment.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Specify, select, and design instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical) and control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA) for the new plant.  \
2. Ensure integration of instrumentation with electrical and automation systems for unified plant control.  
3. Supervise installation, calibration, loop checking, and commissioning of all instruments.  
4. Develop and maintain instrumentation documentation (datasheets, loop diagrams, calibration records).  
5. Ensure compliance with safety standards (SIL, ATEX, PESO) and functional safety requirements.  
6. Troubleshoot instrumentation and control issues in batch processes and provide effective solutions.  
7. Coordinate with vendors, EPC contractors, and internal teams for timely project execution.  
8. Support FAT/SAT, pre-commissioning, and startup activities.  
9. Implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for instrumentation systems.

Major Challenges

• Integrating new-age instrumentation and control systems with legacy equipment during project phases.
• Ensuring functional safety (SIL) and hazardous area compliance in a complex chemical batch process.

Decisions

Independent Decisions:

• Instrument selection, specification, and vendor technical evaluation.
• Day-to-day commissioning and troubleshooting decisions.  

Decisions Requiring Approval:

• Major control system architecture changes.
• SIL verification and validation outcomes.

Interactions

• DGM – Projects, Process, Electrical, and Operations teams. 
• Safety and Maintenance departments.  

Behavioural / Leadership Competencies

• Directing: Leads instrumentation team and coordinates with cross-functional groups. 
• Analysis & Decision Making: Analyzes technical specifications and selects optimal instrumentation solutions. 
• Communication: Effectively liaises between engineering, operations, and vendors.  
• Specialist Skill: Expertise in designing and commissioning instrumentation for hazardous chemical batch processes.

Dimension Skills

Responsible for instrumentation cost estimation, budget adherence, and lifecycle cost optimization.  

Knowledge

Educational Qualificationsa)    Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Instrumentation/Electronics & Instrumentation/Control Engineering.
• Work Experience
• 8–12 years in instrumentation design and commissioning in chemical/pharmaceutical batch plants.

Specialist Skill / Niche Experience

• Greenfield/brownfield project experience is essential. 

 

Functional Competencies

• Expertise in PLC/DCS/SCADA, field instrumentation, and control valves.
• Knowledge of SIL, ATEX, IEC 61511, and process safety standards.
• Experience in control system integration and networking.
• Proficiency in instrument datasheets, loop diagrams, and calibration management.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.