Senior Engineer

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited seeks a PLC Programmer with strong experience in wastewater or water treatment automation systems (WWTP/STP). The role involves developing and maintaining PLC/SCADA systems used for monitoring and controlling treatment processes such as pumping, filtration, aeration, and chemical dosing.

The ideal candidate will design PLC programs, configure SCADA/HMI systems, troubleshoot instrumentation, and uphold safety and environmental standards while documenting changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience in designing PLC programs for WWTP/STP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC programs for wastewater treatment plants (WWTP/STP).
• Configure and maintain SCADA/HMI systems for plant monitoring and control.
• Work on automation of pumping stations, aeration systems, and filtration units.
• Integrate field instruments with PLC systems (flow, level, pressure, pH, DO).
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation issues.
• Interpret P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and control narratives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Maintain documentation and version control of PLC programs.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Function Block

Structured Text

Allen-Bradley Studio

Modbus

Profibus

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Eng. degree

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Job description

PLC Programmer with strong experience in wastewater or water treatment automation systems (WWTP/STP). The role involves developing and maintaining PLC/SCADA systems used for monitoring and controlling treatment processes such as pumping, filtration, aeration, and chemical dosing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC programs for wastewater treatment plants (WWTP/STP)
• Configure and maintain SCADA/HMI systems for plant monitoring and control
• Work on automation of key processes:
  • Pumping stations
  • Aeration systems
  • Clarifiers and filtration units
• Integrate field instruments (flow, level, pressure, pH, DO sensors) with PLC systems
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation issues
• Interpret P&ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and control narratives
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards
• Maintain proper documentation and version control of PLC programs

Required Skills

• Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000 / RSLogix)
• Industrial communication protocols:
  • Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
• Strong troubleshooting in process automation environments

Domain Expertise

• Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)
• Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
• Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
• Understanding of treatment processes:
  • Biological treatment (aeration, activated sludge)
  • Filtration and clarification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work on-site and handle commissioning activities
• Good communication with cross-functional teams