Instrumentation Engineer-Power Plant

Job Description

Position Title: Executive (Instrumentation) Power PlantBusiness Unit:Power Plant Work Location:DCM, Jhagadia, BharuchReporting to:HOD, Area-In chargeReported by:Direct : 0Purpose of the Position (Job Summary)

• Responsible for maintenance and operation Power plant instrumentation equipments such as maintenance and calibration of field instruments, analyzers, CPCB Analyzer and weighing systems for coal belt & feeder in Power plant
• Knowledge of DCS/PLC systems (Yokogawa DCS preferable) and exposure to boiler /Turbine/Ash handling/coal handling plants. Strong focus on safe operations, Ensure PTW and plant reliability.

Key Individual AccountabilitiesStrategy

• To make decisions based on experience, have confidence to act and make changes within given boundaries.
• Have to support teams internally and externally, to ensure effectiveness in line with the needs of the business.
• Ability to maintain and improve effective working practices.

Financial

• Responsible for to achieve Zero production loss due to instrument break down.
• Focus on cost optimization inventory reduction /inventory common by making a common spare.

Customer/ External Orientation

• Coordinate and work closely with the internal stakeholders to achieve operational excellence.

People Orientation

• Carry out training for the team in the department as per the needs identified.
• Ensure that the operating objectives and standards of performance are understood and owned by the team members.

Core Operational Accountabilities
Job Responsibility:
Strong knowledge of Yokogawa DCS (CENTUM VP/CS3000).
Expertise Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems (Boiler CFBC, PF/Turbine)
Good knowledge of Control Valves, Transmitters, Analyzers, and Field Instruments.
Hands-on experience in DCS/AB PLC logic troubleshooting, interlock checking & understanding.
Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus and HART.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Experience in shutdown planning and execution.
Knowledge of Safety Procedures, Permit System, JSA, and Toolbox Talks, SAP PM & MM Module.

Plant Operation Support

• Independently handle plant startups, shutdowns, and stabilization activities.
• Monitor critical process parameters and provide operational support.
• Coordinate closely with Operations for safe and reliable plant operation.

• Inventory planning and procurement support

Preparation of monthly plans for procurement of materials for maintenance activities & necessary plant modification.
Create purchase requisitions for the material procurements & hiring of services for the department.
Identifying new vendors to reduce procurement cycles and reduce material costing.
Troubleshooting & Reliability Improvement

• Diagnose process and instrumentation-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Improve system reliability through technical modifications and optimization.

Quality / Environment / Health & Safety Management:

• Actively participate in the activities to achieve planned production, consistent with prescribed quality standards. Work continuously improving existing departments metrics and goals (Production and Quality).
• To ensure quality maintenance activities and initiate actions to address any quality issue & modify the techniques if required.
• Ensure electrical safety of the plant, minimize direct exposure to electrical hazards, and ensure safety and other statutory requirements.

Key Interactions Internal External

• HOD
• Area Incharge Process
• Department Team
• EHS Team
• Engineering Team
• Auditors
• Vendors
• Govt Authorities.

Technical & Behavioral Skills & Knowledge

• B.E. Instrumentation with experience of 6-8 years in Power plant.
• Possess interpersonal skills, team management skills & leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Environment, Health & Safety requirements.
• Should possess excellent interpersonal skills, team management skills & leadership skills.
• Forecasting of spare parts.

Key Performance Indicators

• Ensuring zero breakdowns of the running machines / Zero prod. loss on account of breakdown.
• Ensure Plant safety and Behaviour Based Safety to meet SHE requirement.
• Inventory management of the Engineering stores.