Instrumentation Engineer

Novopor Advanced Science; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Novopor Advanced Science in Visakhapatnam is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable functioning, calibration, and maintenance of plant process instrumentation and control systems. You will respond to breakdowns, diagnose PLC/DCS/SCADA faults, and conduct RCAs for persistent issues.

The role requires 4–8 years in chemical/pharma plants, with hands-on calibration tool usage, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills to support audits and improvements.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of instrumentation maintenance experience in chemical/pharma plants.
• Hands-on experience with calibration tools and diagnostic software.
• Understanding of P&IDs and control loop diagrams.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to hazardous-area practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend instrumentation and control system breakdowns and restore equipment in minimum time.
• Diagnose faults in PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, panel wiring, and communication networks.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for repetitive issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform predictive maintenance activities. Update PM records, checklists, and calibration certificates.
• Ensure instrumentation work complies with plant safety standards and statutory regulations.
• Maintain optimum stock levels for critical spares.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation (Calibration reports, Loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument index, preventive maintenance checklists etc.) for internal & external audits.
• Coordinate with vendors for AMC services, calibration support, and repairs.
• Assist in plant modifications, instrumentation upgrades, and improvement projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Calibration tools

P&IDs understanding

Control loop diagrams

Documentation skills

Education

BE/BTech in Instrumentation or Electrical

Tools

Diagnostic software

Instrument wiring knowledge

Job description

Purpose

To ensure reliable functioning, calibration, and maintenance of all process instrumentation and control systems in the plant for supporting uninterrupted plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend instrumentation and control system breakdowns and restore equipment in minimum time.
• Diagnose faults in PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, panel wiring, and communication networks.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for repetitive issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform predictive maintenance activities. Update PM records, checklists, and calibration certificates.
• Ensure instrumentation work complies with plant safety standards and statutory regulations.
• Maintain optimum stock levels for critical spares.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation (Calibration reports, Loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument index, preventive maintenance checklists etc.) for internal & external audits.
• Coordinate with vendors for AMC services, calibration support, and repairs.
• Assist in plant modifications, instrumentation upgrades, and improvement projects.

Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting skills for field instruments and control systems.
• Hands-on experience with calibration tools and diagnostic software.
• Understanding of P&IDs, control loop diagrams, and instrument wiring.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to hazardous-area practices.
• Good communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced chemical production environment.

Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech. (Instrumentation or Electrical)

Nature of Experience:

• 4 to 8 years of experience in Instrumentation Maintenance within chemical / pharma / specialty chemical plants.