Senior I&C Manager – Power Plant Operations

ThePakEdu; Guddu; On-site; PKR 2,031,000 - 2,433,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Power Generation Company Limited Guddu, Sindh invites applications for a Manager I&C to oversee instrumentation systems, DCS/PLC operations, and maintenance strategies across the plant. The role requires extensive experience and PEC registration, with hands-on expertise in DCS/SCADA and field instrumentation.

The candidate will lead planning for major outages, supervise testing during shutdowns, and ensure compliance with grid codes and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or B.E. in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering from HEC-recognized university.
• Registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
• Certification in PLC/DCS/SCADA systems.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in E&I operations in power plants.
• 2-4 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instrumentation systems including DCS, PLCs, analyzers, field instruments, and control valves.
• Develop and implement I&C maintenance strategies, schedules, and SOPs in line with OEM guidelines.
• Review equipment performance trends and initiate preventive or corrective actions.
• Lead I&C planning and execution for major outages and annual maintenance.
• Supervise testing, calibration, relay coordination, and system upgrades during planned shutdowns.
• Evaluate performance of O&M contractor in I&C areas against KPIs.
• Validate completion of tasks, commissioning, and test protocols for compliance and quality.
• Ensure plant operations comply with NEPRA grid codes, NTDC/NPCC dispatch instructions, and CPPA metering protocols.
• Enforce electrical safety practices including lock-out/tag-out, earth switching, and arc flash protection.
• Review SCADA and DCS data trends, alarms, and disturbances for root cause analysis.
• Maintain records of maintenance logs, trip reports, test results, and equipment history.
• Identify critical spares and coordinate with procurement and store for timely availability.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and modernization based on aging analysis.
• Liaise with NTDC, NPCC, CPPA-G, and regulatory authorities for metering, grid synchronization, and audits.
• Assist internal audit, insurance surveyors, and compliance officers during inspections.

Skills

DCS/SCADA familiarity

PLC experience

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation Engineering (B.Sc./B.E.)

PEC registration

PLC/DCS/SCADA certification

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Central Power Generation Company Limited Guddu, Sindh invites applications for a Manager I&C to oversee instrumentation systems, DCS/PLC operations, and maintenance strategies across the plant. The role requires extensive experience and PEC registration, with hands-on expertise in DCS/SCADA and field instrumentation.

The candidate will lead planning for major outages, supervise testing during shutdowns, and ensure compliance with grid codes and safety protocols.