Instrumentation Engineer & Instruments Technician - Chemical Industry

People Alliance Workforce Pvt Ltd; Bharuch District, Ankleshwar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

People Alliance Workforce Pvt Ltd in Gujarat seeks an Instrumentation Engineer for a chemical manufacturing client. You will oversee maintenance, calibration, and installation of instrumentation and control systems to support safe, efficient, and continuous operations.

Lead a team of technicians and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Health & Safety teams. You should hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering with 1+ years in process industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in instrumentation maintenance and control systems; chemical manufacturing experience desirable.
• Familiar with DCS/PLC/SCADA and regulatory safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure instrument systems (flow, pressure, temp, level, analytical) are calibrated and functioning; troubleshoot issues.
• Lead a team of instrumentation technicians; manage projects and budgets; coordinate with Production/Maintenance/Health & Safety.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety standards; conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Instrumentation systems

DCS PLC SCADA

Safety compliance

Leadership

Troubleshooting

CMMS usage

Education

Bachelor’s / Diploma in Instrumentation (or Electrical)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Instrumentation Engineer - Chemical Industry

Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer

Department: Engineering/Maintenance

Job Summary

The Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, calibration, and installation of instrumentation and control systems across the chemical manufacturing facility. This includes ensuring the proper functioning of all measurement and control equipment to support safe, efficient, and continuous operations. The role involves leading a team of instrumentation technicians, managing projects, and working closely with other departments like Production, Maintenance, and Health & Safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrumentation & Control Systems:
  • Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and control systems across the facility.
  • Ensure that instrumentation systems such as flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and level gauges are operating correctly and are calibrated as per schedule.
  • Work closely with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
  • Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Ensure all instrumentation and control systems comply with relevant industry regulations and standards.
  • Promote safety-first practices within the team, ensuring all tasks are performed with proper safety protocols.
  • Conduct hazard and risk assessments related to instrumentation systems and implement corrective actions where needed.
  • Lead compliance efforts for environmental monitoring and reporting requirements (e.g., emissions, process safety).
• Project Management:
  • Manage instrumentation and control projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination with contractors or vendors.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams on new installations, upgrades, or plant expansions.
  • Develop and manage the instrumentation maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify and implement improvements in instrumentation systems to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Stay updated on the latest instrumentation technology trends and recommend upgrades when beneficial to the operation.
  • Participate in root cause analysis for instrumentation-related incidents and provide solutions to prevent future occurrences.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1+ years of experience in instrumentation maintenance and control systems.
  • Experience in a chemical manufacturing or similar process industry is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of instrumentation systems (flow, pressure, temperature, level, and analytical instruments) and control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and safety standards in the chemical industry (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting instrumentation problems and managing complex technical projects.
  • Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for tracking maintenance and calibration activities.

Profile - Instrument Technician

Qualification -Diploma, ITI IMCP or Instrument Mechanic

Experience - 1 to 10 Years of exp. in chemical or manufacturing company.

He has work experience of different Field instruments (e.g. low meters, Transmitters, control valves, Flow meter, On-Off Valve and Analyzers)

He also should work on different types of sensors and doing panel wiring,

Calibration of DP transmitter floe meter,

magnetic flow meter,

Having knowledge of maintenance of control valve & On-Off valve.

Power plant maintenance experience and different types of SOP, Hand on experience n pressure switch,

Level switch maintenance,

Knowledge of PID controller,

Knowledge f problem rectification of control valve,

Knowledge of various types of sensors.