Core Job Responsibilities
Plant Maintenance: Ensuring equipment reliability & continuity, spare parts management, create yearly maintenance budget & plan, maintain regular PM follow TPM standards
PLC/SCADA Programming: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (Tia Portal, Step7, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA screens for industrial automation.
Field Instrument & IMCC Management: Maintain field instruments (flow meters, pressure/temperature transmitters, analyzers) and manage Intelligent Motor Control Centers (IMCCs), VFD drives, and Profibus/Profinet encoders. Hand on experience in maintaining high voltage & low voltage switch gears as per local rules & regulations.
Detail Engineering & Documentation: Create and review P&IDs, instrument datasheets, I/O lists, control narratives, loop drawings, and hook-up drawings.
Commissioning & Troubleshooting: Lead site activities, including commissioning, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and diagnosing complex instrument/logic malfunctions to minimize downtime.
Maintenance: Manage spare, create yearly maintenance budget & plan, maintain regular PM follow TPM standards.
Technical Vendor & Customer Support: Lead technical interactions with end users, vendors, and internal proposal teams to freeze specifications and provide technical expertise to site teams.
Required Technical Skills
- Planned Maintenance: strong understanding & implementation.
- Siemens Systems Expertise: Deep knowledge of SIMATIC S7 PLC, WinCC SCADA, and IMCC communication protocols.
- Field Instrument Knowledge: Hands-on experience with field instruments (calibrations, configurations) and smart instruments with communication protocols (Profibus/Profinet).
- Electrical Design: Hand on experience in maintaining high voltage & low voltage switch gears as per local rules & regulations.
- Safety Standards: Thorough familiarity with industry safety procedures and hazardous area certifications.
Education and Experience Requirements
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering from a reputable university.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering or maintenance, with a minimum of 3-4 years specialized in I&C (Instrumentation & Control) and Siemens PLC systems.
Industry Preference: Experience in heavy industries such as Chemical, Specialty Chemical, FMCG, oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical industry.
Soft Skills: Strong teamwork, troubleshooting, documentation, and intercultural competence for working with regional teams.
Key Focus Areas for 5+ Year Experience
Proactive Maintenance: Developing preventative maintenance routines and strategies for plant instruments to improve uptime.
Project Execution: Managing technical obligations and deliverables on time, including documentation, purchasing specifications, and vendor evaluation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience
- 3-4 years of specialized experience in instrumentation and control and Siemens PLC systems
- Deep knowledge of SIMATIC S7 PLC, WinCC SCADA, and IMCC communication protocols
- Hands-on experience with field instrument calibration, configuration, and Profibus/Profinet smart instruments
- Hands-on experience maintaining high-voltage and low-voltage switchgear
- Familiarity with industry safety procedures and hazardous-area certifications
- Experience in heavy industry, chemical, FMCG, oil and gas, or pharmaceutical environments
- Strong teamwork, troubleshooting, documentation, and intercultural communication skills
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