Instrumentation Technician

Sandesh; Kachchh; On-site; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Satyesh Brinechem Pvt. Ltd. (The Sandesh Group) invites applications for an Instrumentation Technician to maintain DCS-based process control systems and field instruments at the Greater Rann of Kutch facility.

The role focuses on calibration, troubleshooting, and reliable operation of instrumentation to ensure process accuracy and safety. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DCS, I/O modules, transmitters, control valves, sensors, and related instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ degree in Instrumentation and Controls.
• 5–10 years of instrumentation maintenance experience in chemical, petrochemical, or process industries.
• Extensive hands-on experience with DCS-based process control systems and field instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of DCS-related instrumentation and field devices.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters; maintain gauges and sensors.
• Maintain calibration records and instrument histories; update maintenance schedules.

Skills

DCS & process control

Field instrumentation

I/O modules

Signal troubleshooting

Pressure/temperature/flow/level

Control valves & actuators

HART & calibrators

PLC/SCADA basics

P&ID knowledge

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Instrumentation & Controls

Tools

Multifunction calibrators

HART communicators

Loop calibrators

PLC basics

SCADA basics

Job description

Instrumentation Technician

Company: Satyesh Brinechem Pvt. Ltd. (The Sandesh Group)
Location: Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
Department: Instrumentation - Maintenance
Designation: Instrumentation Technician
Reporting To: Instrumentation Manager
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing Bromine & Salt

1. Job Purpose

The Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and reliable functioning of instrumentation systems and process control equipment at the bromine manufacturing facility.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), field instruments, control valves, transmitters, sensors, and process automation systems. The incumbent will ensure the smooth and uninterrupted operation of plant instrumentation, maintain process accuracy, minimize equipment downtime, and support safe and efficient plant operations.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. DCS & Process Control Systems

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of DCS-related instrumentation and field devices.


• Demonstrate strong practical knowledge of DCS architecture, I/O systems, signal transmission, and communication protocols.


• Troubleshoot analog and digital signals, including 4-20 mA, HART, and other industrial communication interfaces.


• Coordinate with DCS operators for resolving instrument-related alarms, signal failures, and process control abnormalities.


• Assist in DCS loop checking, interlock testing, logic verification, and commissioning activities.


• Ensure proper functioning of field instruments integrated with DCS systems.

B. Instrumentation Maintenance & Calibration

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of plant instrumentation.


• Calibrate and troubleshoot pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.


• Maintain and troubleshoot pressure gauges, temperature sensors, RTDs, thermocouples, and level switches.


• Perform calibration and maintenance of control valves, actuators, positioners, and solenoid valves.


• Conduct instrument loop checking, continuity testing, and signal verification.


• Maintain instrument accuracy and ensure timely calibration as per the maintenance schedule.

C. Plant Operations & Troubleshooting

• Attend instrumentation breakdowns and ensure minimum plant downtime.


• Identify and rectify instrument malfunctions affecting production and process stability.


• Coordinate with production, electrical, and mechanical maintenance teams for troubleshooting.


• Monitor the health of critical instruments used in bromine manufacturing processes.


• Support plant shutdowns, start-ups, and scheduled maintenance activities.

D. Safety & Compliance

• Follow all EHS procedures while carrying out instrumentation maintenance activities.


• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems, LOTO procedures, and confined-space entry requirements.


• Understand the hazards associated with bromine, chlorine, corrosive chemicals, and hazardous process environments.


• Ensure appropriate use of PPE and gas detection equipment during maintenance activities.


• Follow applicable electrical and instrumentation safety standards, particularly in hazardous areas.

E. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain calibration records, maintenance logs, and instrument history.


• Update preventive maintenance schedules and breakdown reports.


• Maintain records of instrument spare parts and critical equipment.


• Prepare daily maintenance reports and communicate recurring equipment issues to the reporting manager.

3. Technical Skills & Competencies

• Extensive hands-on experience in DCS-based process control systems.


• Strong knowledge of DCS field instrumentation, I/O modules, and signal troubleshooting.


• Practical experience with pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.


• Knowledge of control valves, pneumatic actuators, positioners, and solenoid valves.


• Experience in instrument calibration using multifunction calibrators, HART communicators, and loop calibrators.


• Understanding of P&ID, instrument loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and hook-up drawings.


• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation systems will be an added advantage.


• Basic understanding of process interlocks, alarms, trips, and emergency shutdown systems (ESD).


• Familiarity with hazardous-area instrumentation and intrinsically safe equipment.

4. Educational Qualification

• Diploma/ Degree in Instrumentation and Controls

5. Experience Requirements

• Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience in instrumentation maintenance within chemical, petrochemical, refinery, bromine, chlor-alkali, or other process manufacturing industries.


• Strong hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting DCS-integrated field instruments is mandatory.


• Experience in continuous process manufacturing plants will be highly preferred.


• Candidates with experience in corrosive and hazardous chemical manufacturing environments will have an added advantage.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Minimum instrumentation-related plant downtime.


• Timely completion of preventive and predictive maintenance activities.


• Accuracy and timely completion of instrument calibration.


• Reduction in recurring instrumentation breakdowns.


• Reliable functioning of DCS-integrated field instruments.


• Compliance with plant safety procedures and maintenance standards.


• Timely completion of maintenance documentation and reporting.

7. Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a technically strong, hands-on instrumentation professional with extensive exposure to DCS-based process control systems in a continuous chemical manufacturing environment. The candidate must be capable of independently identifying instrumentation faults, troubleshooting DCS-related field issues, and ensuring reliable operation of critical process instruments.

Candidates with prior experience in Bromine, Chlorine, Chlor-alkali, Petrochemical, or other hazardous chemical manufacturing industries will be strongly preferred.

Work Location:

Greater Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.