Instrumentation Technician - Maintenance

8901 Evonik Catalysts Ind_8901; Kalyan-Dombivli; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Catalysts India in Dombivli is seeking an Instrument Technician - Maintenance with 5–8 years of experience to ensure instrument reliability, calibration, and safe operation across the plant.

You will coordinate maintenance activities, plan daily instrumentation tasks, update ISO documentation, supervise contractors, support PTW and RCA investigations, and drive continuous improvement in safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance and automation.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, PLCs, DCS, field instruments, control valves, analyzers and automation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all engineering and project-related activities at the plant site.
• Plan, assign, and monitor daily instrumentation maintenance activities.
• Maintain and update ISO documentation, records, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and production teams to complete planned maintenance.
• Guide and supervise engineering contractors during project execution and ensure PTW compliance.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Automation

PLC

DCS

Field instruments

Control valves

Education

Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

Field instruments

Job description

What we offer At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer: https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik: https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

Job Title

Instrument Technician - Maintenance

Reporting to

Manager - Instrumentation

Entity

Evonik Catalysts India

Work Location

Dombivli

Purpose of the Position

Job measurements, Permit to Work issuing & closing, project execution. Keep engineering & project documentation update.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and executing all engineering and project-related activities at the plant site.
• Plan, assign, and monitor daily instrumentation maintenance activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain and update ISO documentation, records, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and engineering/production teams to ensure planned maintenance activities are completed within agreed timelines.
• Guide and supervise engineering contractors during project execution and ensure adherence to ESHQ standards and Permit to Work (PTW) requirements.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration plans for instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and provide technical inputs to identify and resolve equipment and process issues effectively.
• Attend and support all instrumentation and automation maintenance activities across the plant.
• Ensure reliability, availability, and safe operation of instrumentation and automation systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing plant efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

Education, Certification and/or Relevant Experience Required

Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance and automation within a chemical manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), DCS (Distributed Control Systems), field instruments, control valves, analyzers, and automation systems. Experience in preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and project execution related to instrumentation and automation.

Additional Skills and Abilities Required for this Position

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates integrity, openness, honesty, and respect while working with team members and supporting organizational objectives.
• Self-motivated with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Company Culture

If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.

Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.