Engineer – Instrumentation(Maintenance)

Dcm Shriram Chemicals; Bharuch District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Dcm Shriram Chemicals is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control Engineer to ensure reliable operation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation across the chemical plant. The role emphasizes minimizing downtime, safety, and process efficiency, reporting to the Instrumentation Lead.

The candidate will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, work with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems, and ensure compliance with ISA/IEC/OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering (AICTE/UGC approved).
• 5–8 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance in chemical, petrochemical, or process industry.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA), and field devices.
• Hands-on experience in calibration, troubleshooting, and loop checking.
• Familiarity with safety practices in chemical industries (hazardous areas, ATEX, SIL).
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to plant emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems to minimize downtime.
• Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of instrumentation equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with operations, electrical, and mechanical teams.
• Maintain updated P&IDs, loop diagrams, calibration logs, and manuals.
• Train contractor teams for safe work execution.

Skills

Instrumentation & control engineering

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Calibration & troubleshooting

Safety practices in chemical industry

Analytical & communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Job description

Job Description

To ensure reliable operation, calibration, and maintenance of all instrumentation and control systems within the chemical plant. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, ensuring safety, optimizing process efficiency, and complying with industry standards.

Reports To: Instrumentation Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of instrumentation equipment (sensors, transmitters, Analyzers, control valves, PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, etc.).
• Troubleshoot breakdowns in instrumentation and control systems to minimize plant downtime.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and prepare reports.
• Conversant with Control Philosophy, Instrumentation Philosophy, P&ID and Hazardous Area classification.
• After duty hours or operational issues will directly reports or coordinates with operational executive of plant
• Conversant with Installation /commissioning / Maintenance of field instruments like LT, PT, DPT, MFM, FM Control Valve, On/OFF Valve, Load cell, FT, TT and Many more.
• Conversant with Company Safety Policies / TBT / JSA / SOP / SMP / various Installation and calibration check list / preventive and corrective Maintenance etc
• Conversant with installation and erection of Inst Hardware / Hot loop & cold Loop Checks / SAP PR / Routine Maintenance etc
• Comply with the statutory norms / requirements / Company’s code of conducts
• Perform regular calibration of instruments as per standard operating procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of process measurements (pressure, flow, temperature, level, pH)
• Regular Visit and daily checks of all Stack Analysers / DCS / PLC / Third party Packages
• Project & Improvement Support
• Assist in modification, installation, and commissioning of new instrumentation systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance plant reliability and efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all instrumentation activities comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Adhere to chemical industry standards (ISA, IEC, OSHA, ISO, etc.).
• Knowledge regarding HAZOP, safety audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure all the permit compliance and PPE’s and safety compliance as per unit std.
• Ensure proper Job safety analysis prior to execution
• Maintain housekeeping in area of ownership & workplace and also ensure that contract workforce following his instructions for housekeeping
• Understand work as per ERPC plan in case of emergency scenario and actively participate in training & mock-drill conducted
• Documentation & Coordination
• Maintain updated P&IDs, loop diagrams, calibration logs, and equipment manuals.
• Coordinate with operations, electrical, and mechanical teams for maintenance activities and ensure better co-ordination within Team Members
• Assign Respective Jobs between all Team Members and ensure smooth execution of Jobs with utmost safety and Quality
• Carry out training and Toolbox Talk to Contractor team for safe work execution and with zero Breakdown
• Follow up and expedite with vendors for spares, service, and technical support.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering ( AICTE/UGC approved )
• 5 – 8 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance (preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or process industry).
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA), and field devices.
• Hands-on experience in calibration, troubleshooting, and loop checking.
• Familiarity with safety practices in chemical industries (hazardous areas, ATEX, SIL, etc.).
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to plant emergencies.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding environment with significant opportunities for growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits.