Instrument - Shift Engineer

Deepak Chem Tech Limited; Dahej; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepak Chem Tech Limited in Dahej is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to join the maintenance team. You will perform testing, calibration and preventive maintenance of field instruments, and troubleshoot DCS/PLC systems to ensure reliable operations.

You will also integrate new instrumentation with existing control architecture, prepare maintenance reports, and handle PR/PO status updates. The role requires adherence to PTW, P&ID reviews, and 5S housekeeping on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, calibration and maintenance of field instruments.
• Ability to troubleshoot DCS/PLC systems and ensure system reliability.
• Familiarity with ERP/SAP for work orders and history.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing, calibration and maintenance of field instruments.
• Integrate new instrumentation with existing control systems.
• Prepare maintenance reports and track PR/PO status.
• Perform on-the-job training for technicians and contract manpower.
• Apply basic industrial networking protocols for communication troubleshooting.
• Follow Permit to Work procedures before instrumentation tasks.
• Review P&IDs to verify instrumentation details and assist fault diagnostics.
• Create and track PRs for instrumentation materials.
• Maintain inventory of field instruments and spares.
• Utilize ERP/SAP for maintenance work orders and instrument history.
• Implement 5S practices in instrumentation areas.

Skills

Field instrumentation

DCS/PLC programming

Troubleshooting

ERP/SAP

5S

OJT training

Tools

Modbus

Profibus

Job description

1. Execution of testing, calibration, and maintenance of field instruments, ensuring system accuracy, reliability, and operational readiness. System DCS/PLC Programming & Troubleshooting.

2. Integrate new instrumentation systems with existing control architecture, ensuring seamless data flow, compatibility, and operational consistency.

3. Prepare and maintain detailed reports and documentation, including daily and monthly maintenance reports, inventory tracking, and PR/PO status updates.

4. Conduct on-the-job training (OJT) for subordinates, technicians and contract manpower, enhancing team skills and ensuring safe, standardized work execution.

5. Apply basic knowledge of industrial networking protocols (Modbus, Profibus) to support communication troubleshooting and system connectivity.

6. Follow and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) procedures, ensuring safety compliance before initiating any instrumentation-related job.

7. Study and review P&IDs to verify instrumentation details, ensure alignment with field implementation, and assist in fault diagnostics.

8. Create and tracking of purchase requisitions (PRs) for instrumentation materials, coordinating with procurement and stores for timely availability.

9. Maintenance of all types of field instruments.

10. Manage inventory of critical instrumentation spares, ensuring optimal stock levels to support smooth shift operations and preventive maintenance.

11. Utilize ERP/SAP systems for Maintenance work orders & instruments history.

12. Implement 5S practices in instrumentation areas, promoting cleanliness, organization, and safety to enhance operational efficiency.