PM4 Instrument Shift Technician

Pakka Limited; Faizabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakka Limited is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to ensure reliable operation of plant instrumentation and control systems. The role covers troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, and rapid restoration of equipment to minimize downtime.

Key duties include calibration of instruments, maintaining PLC and DCS loops, and supporting shutdowns, commissioning, and reliability improvements. Diploma holders with plant automation experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or related discipline.
• Experience in instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and control systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, and plant instrumentation networks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot field instruments (pressure, flow, level, temperature).
• Perform calibration, testing, and verification of instrumentation systems using approved standards and tools.
• Maintain PLC, DCS, control loops, and associated instrumentation for reliable plant operation.
• Diagnose instrumentation faults, perform signal tracing, and restore systems with minimal downtime.
• Execute preventive maintenance and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Support shutdown maintenance, commissioning, loop checks, and project activities.
• Inspect instrument cables, terminations, transmitters, and communication systems.
• Coordinate with production, electrical, mechanical, and maintenance teams during breakdowns and planned maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, LOTO, TPM, 6S.

Skills

Instrumentation maintenance

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Signal tracing

Education

Diploma in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

PLC

DCS

Job description

Ensure reliable operation of instrumentation and control systems through effective troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and rapid restoration of critical plant equipment during shifts.

Key Outcomes:

• Minimize equipment downtime through effective instrumentation support and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accuracy and reliability of field instruments and control systems.
• Ensure safe and timely execution of instrumentation maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot field instruments including pressure, flow, level, and temperature instruments.
• Perform calibration, testing, and verification of instrumentation systems using approved standards and tools.
• Maintain PLC, DCS, control loops, and associated instrumentation for reliable plant operation.
• Diagnose instrumentation faults, perform signal tracing, and restore systems with minimal downtime.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Support shutdown maintenance, commissioning, loop checking, and project activities.
• Inspect instrument cables, terminations, transmitters, and communication systems.
• Coordinate with production, electrical, mechanical, and maintenance teams during breakdowns and planned maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, LOTO requirements, TPM, 6S, and workplace excellence standards.
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives to reduce recurring failures and improve equipment performance.

Electrical & Communication Awareness

Continuous Improvement & Reliability

Qualification & Experience

Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or related discipline with experience in instrumentation maintenance, industrial automation, troubleshooting, calibration, and control systems.