EXECUTIVE I - PANEL OPERATIONS

Asian Paints; Dahej; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Paints is seeking a skilled DCS/PLC operator to manage startup and shutdown operations across plants in Gujarat. The role demands experience with ABB, Yokogawa, or Honeywell DCS systems, strong monitoring of process parameters, and rapid response to abnormal conditions.

Collaboration with field teams and involvement in pre-commissioning tasks are essential. The candidate should demonstrate hands-on control of high-pressure reactors and distillation processes, ensuring safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Operate the DCS/PLC for plant startups and shutdowns.
• Experience on ABB/YOKOGAWA/Honeywell DCS desirable.
• Monitor process parameters and alarm logs.
• Coordinate with field operators for parameter adjustments.
• Lead as DCS operator for PSSR, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Operate DCS/PLC for plant startups and shutdowns.
• Monitor and control process parameters, alarms, and trends.
• Coordinate with field operators for parameter adjustments in the field.
• Assist in PSSR activities, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure safe shutdown and isolation during emergencies.

Skills

DCS/PLC operation

Field coordination

Process parameter monitoring

Emergency response

Tools

ABB DCS

Yokogawa DCS

Honeywell DCS

Job description

Description

Responsibility Areas

• Operate the DCS/PLC for plants startup and shutdown operations to meet Companys objectives and production targets
• Experience on ABB/YOKOGAWA/Honeywell DCS is desirable
• Experience in ESD Emergency shutdown system
• Monitor and control all process parameter conditions such as flow rates, pressures, temperatures, levels, etc, through displays, graphics and trend logs
• Communicate with field operators for parameter adjustments in field
• Hands on operational experience on handing high pressure reactors, continuous distillation columns, catalytic reactors, scrubbers, process gas compressors as well as batch plants
• Report to Shift In charges/in charge in case of parameter abnormalities and process deviations immediately
• Makes minor plant adjustments when necessary and reports any serious faults to the In charge of appropriate remedial actions, implements immediately the approved actions, procedures and standard emergency responses
• Takes immediate corrective actions to limit risk to personnel, plant equipment and production during emergency situations
• Maintain operational logs, historians parameters tuning, interlock management alarm fault register and analysis of the same to reduce the alarm frequency along with operational stability
• Monitor & control the usage of raw materials, chemicals and other plant utilities effectively to an optimum level in safe manner
• Prepare & assist in preparation of necessary plant - operational reports as requested by Production In charge or Team Leader
• Ensure the safe shutdown, isolation and blow down of relevant Section / plant during emergency situations
• Lead as DCS operator and assist for PSSR activity, pre-commissioning and commissioning of plant
• Based on requirements and Guidance of shift in charge or manager support provision for the project and other activities
• Assist in studying the problem and issues arising in the operation and process to identify suitable remedial measures
• Identify and investigate the faults and inform the concerned departments, for remedial action
• Adhere to Companys HSE policy, standards and approved operating procedures while performing the duties / tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned by In charge such as taking part in training / developing new operating staff
• Generation/preparation of necessary reports, updating BMR, plant shutdown and startup procedures, etc
• Coordinates and executes normal and critical operations including equipment or facility start-up, shutdown normal & emergency and turnaround related activities from the control room while cooperating with and providing direction to field operators At times may be required to participate and support field activities
• Read processing schedules, operating logs, test results of lab samples to determine changes in equipment controls, required to produce specified quantity and quality of product
• Participates in Operating Procedure and Manual development process