PLC Manager

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to oversee PLC and control system management for TBMs and backup systems. You will diagnose faults, analyze real-time data, and support commissioning and troubleshooting activities with TBM operators and engineers.

You will coordinate with TBM OEMs and contractors for upgrades, implement preventive maintenance, and ensure cybersecurity and proper backups of software and configurations.

Qualifications

• B.E.E. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLC systems, automation, and control-related faults.

Responsibilities

• Manage PLC & control system uptime for TBMs and backup systems.
• Provide technical support to TBM Operators and Engineers for control-system issues.
• Coordinate with TBM OEMs and contractors for system upgrades and fault resolution.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans for PLC systems and automation components.
• Maintain backups of PLC programs and HMI configurations, ensure cybersecurity measures.
• Document faults, actions, and system changes for downtime analysis.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Diagnostics

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

Job description

Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering (BEE)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• PLC & Control System Management
  Manage and maintain PLC systems, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and communication networks of EPB TBMs and backup systems.
  Diagnose and rectify PLC, automation, and control?related faults to minimize TBM downtime.
  Monitor real?time TBM data, alarms, and trends to identify system abnormalities and performance issues.
  Ensure proper functioning of sensors, instrumentation, encoders, and feedback systems integrated with the PLC.
• Operational Support
  Provide technical support to TBM Operators, Shift Managers, and Engineers for control?system?related issues.
  Support commissioning, start?up, and troubleshooting of TBMs and auxiliary systems.
  Assist in adjusting control logic and parameter settings in coordination with TBM OEMs and tunnel management.
• Coordination with OEMs & Contractors
  Interface with TBM manufacturers, automation vendors, and specialist contractors for system upgrades, modifications, and fault resolution.
  Review OEM documentation, PLC logic diagrams, I/O lists, and software updates.
• Maintenance & Reliability
  Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance plans for PLC systems and automation components.
  Maintain proper backups of PLC programs, HMI configurations, and system software.
  Ensure cybersecurity and access control measures for TBM automation systems.
• Documentation & Reporting
  Maintain detailed records of PLC faults, corrective actions, system changes, and software revisions.
  Prepare reports on control system performance, downtime analysis, and improvement recommendations.
  Support incident investigations and root?cause analysis related to automation failures.
• Safety & Compliance
  Ensure PLC systems function in compliance with project safety standards, interlock logic, and emergency systems.
  Support safety?critical systems such as emergency stops, fire detection interfaces, and alarm systems.