Job Description

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This role is for one of Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 300000 - Rs 550000 (ie INR 3-5.5 LPA)
Min Experience: 3 years
Location: Gujarat
JobType: full-time
Requirements:
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Instrument Engineer with a strong background in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring seamless plant operations by maintaining and troubleshooting the instrumentation systems. You will work closely with the operations and maintenance teams to maintain the health and efficiency of control systems, helping to minimize downtime and support continuous plant productivity.
This is a dynamic and hands-on position that demands a proactive approach to monitoring and resolving technical issues. If you are passionate about instrumentation and control systems and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to high-reliability operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the Distributed Control System (DCS) and PLC systems, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Conduct regular system diagnostics and preventive maintenance to uphold system stability and environmental compliance.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve instrumentation and control issues swiftly to support uninterrupted plant operations.
• Implement system upgrades, patches, and backups to enhance control system capabilities and security.
• Coordinate with the maintenance and production teams to understand process requirements and ensure instrumentation support aligns with operational goals.
• Analyze system logs and data to identify patterns and prevent future issues, thereby enhancing system resilience.
• Document all incidents, root cause analysis, and resolutions for continuous improvement and compliance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company quality policies.
• Participate in control system testing, commissioning, and integration activities for new installations or modifications.
• Assist in vendor management and procurement of instrumentation components and system upgrades.

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role with hands-on exposure to DCS and PLC systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation devices and control systems architecture.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues related to DCS/PLC.
• Experience with systems from major vendors such as Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, Rockwell, or Emerson is a plus.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and control loop diagrams.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as HART, Modbus, Profibus, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.