Instrumentation Expert

Rimes International; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimes International in Chennai, India, is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to oversee installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of field instrumentation for environmental monitoring networks.

The role requires hands-on deployment, troubleshooting, data telemetry, SCADA integration, and collaboration with meteorologists, hydrologists, and IT teams to ensure high uptime and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics or instrumentation engineering and relevant field experience.
• Experience with environmental monitoring systems and field instrumentation.
• Hands-on installation, calibration, operation, and maintenance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Instrument Installation and Commissioning: review specs, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, datasheets, and hook-up drawings.
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of monitoring instruments and control systems.
• Configure telemetry, communication, and power systems for operational use and central integration.
• Ensure proper integration of instruments with central monitoring systems.
• Operation and Maintenance: routine maintenance and calibration of monitoring instruments.
• Diagnose hardware, sensor, and network issues; ensure continuous field readiness.
• Telemetry and Data Communication: maintain real-time data transmission; troubleshoot GSM/GPRS, satellite, radio, or IoT links.
• Data quality: oversee configuration and integration of DCS/PLC/SCADA; support data validation.
• Integration with DSS and operational systems; coordinate with meteorologists, hydrologists, and GIS experts.
• Capacity building and technical support: train staff and partners; provide field support.
• Documentation and reporting: maintain inventories, calibration logs, and operational guidelines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor; deliverables include calibrated instruments, telemetry reliability, and reports.

Skills

Instrumentation

Telemetry

SCADA

Field maintenance

Troubleshooting

Data quality

Education

B.E. Electronics

Tools

SCADA software

GSM/GPRS

Satellite comms

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Instrument Installation and Commissioning

• Review, approve, and develop technical specifications, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams, instrument datasheets, and hook-up drawings.
• Install Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of new hydrometeorological and environmental monitoring instruments and control systems.
• Configure telemetry, communication, and power systems for operational use
• Ensure proper integration of instruments with central monitoring systems

2. Operation and Maintenance

• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of monitoring instruments
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, sensor, instrument failures, network communication issues, and control loop instabilities.
• Ensure continuous operational readiness of field observation systems

3. Telemetry and Data Communication

• Maintain telemetry systems for real-time data transmission
• Troubleshoot communication issues involving GSM/GPRS, satellite, radio, or internet-based systems
• Ensure reliable transmission of observational data to central servers and DSS platforms

1. Data Quality and Monitoring

• Oversee the programming, configuration, and integration of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Support quality control and validation of observational datasets
• Monitor sensor performance and identify anomalies or inconsistencies
• Coordinate with technical teams to improve data reliability and operational performance

1. Integration with DSS and Operational Systems

• Support integration of observational data into decision support systems and forecasting platforms
• Coordinate with developers, meteorologists, hydrologists, and GIS experts to ensure proper system interoperability
• Assist in configuring automated data acquisition workflows

1. Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Conduct training sessions for operational staff and partner agencies on instrument handling and maintenance
• Provide technical support during field deployments and operational activities
• Support strengthening of the national observation network capacities

1. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain records of instrument inventories, maintenance activities, and calibration reports
• Prepare technical documentation and operational guidelines
• Provide periodic status reports on field systems and network performance

1. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with project needs and priorities.

Deliverables:

• Operational and calibrated monitoring instruments and field systems
• Reliable telemetry and data transmission systems
• Maintenance logs and calibration reports
• Integrated observational datasets for DSS and forecasting platforms
• Technical documentation and operational manuals
• Training materials and capacity-building support outputs
• Periodic progress reports aligned with project timelines

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in instrumentation systems, environmental monitoring networks, or field-based sensor systems
• Experience working with hydrometeorological instruments such as AWS, ARG, water level sensors, weather radars, air quality sensors, tide gauges, or related systems
• Experience in installation, calibration, operation, and maintenance of field instrumentation systems
• Familiarity with telemetry and data communication systems (GPRS, GSM, satellite, radio, IoT-based systems)
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, power systems, and sensor communication issues
• Experience supporting operational monitoring systems with high uptime requirements

Technical Skills (Desirable):

• Familiarity with SCADA systems and remote monitoring platforms
• Knowledge of data loggers, embedded systems, and sensor integration
• Basic networking and server connectivity knowledge
• Experience with solar-powered field systems and battery backup systems
• Familiarity with data quality control and sensor validation procedures
• Basic scripting or automation skills for diagnostics and monitoring

Personal Qualities:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and operational reliability
• Ability to work in field conditions and remote locations
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams