Front Line Officer - DCS Instrumentation

Key Responsibilities:

1. Planning & Budgeting

• Prepare and implement detailed micro plans ensuring availability of field instruments, DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems.

• Prepare BOQ and cost estimation for instrumentation and automation schemes.

• Develop bar chart plans with defined timelines for execution.

• Provide technical support for existing plant DCS-related activities.

• Review modification documents, datasheets, and ensure procurement and timely execution of modifications.

• Monitor capital and operational expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

2. Process Management

• Coordinate and implement detailed engineering, procurement, expediting, and site execution for field instruments, DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems.

• Provide critical inputs during Basic Engineering Package (BEP) and detailed engineering phases.

• Review all technical documentation such as datasheets, MRs, enquiries, offers, TBA, drawings, and QAPs.

• Coordinate stage-wise and final inspections to ensure timely delivery of materials to site.

• Supervise erection and commissioning of field instruments, DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems.

• Conduct root cause analysis for breakdowns and implement preventive measures.

• Prepare drawings, isometrics, and manage material procurement to execute plant modifications with minimal production downtime.

3. Quality Assurance

• Execute SOPs for quality inspections and testing to ensure compliance with project and production requirements.

• Verify material test certificates before approval and usage.

• Ensure procurement of equipment from approved QA sources with necessary stage-wise inspections.

• Implement “Right First Time” concept to avoid rework and maintain high-quality standards.

• Ensure job completion, permit closure, and maintain good housekeeping after every task.

• Develop inspection reports, testing documentation, and loop files related to executed work.

4. Capitalization of Assets

• Ensure capitalization of assets in coordination with the Accounts department.

• Oversee billing and documentation of all contractor-related assets.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics, or related field.

• Hands-on experience with DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems (specific systems can be mentioned, e.g., Siemens, ABB, Honeywell, Yokogawa).

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation engineering principles, automation systems, and process control.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with cost and time optimization.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Familiar with industry standards, safety procedures, and QA/QC practices.