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Updated 28 Feb 2020

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DCS Operator Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 28 Feb 2020

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jan 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. WHAT IS DCS?
  • Ans. 

    DCS stands for Distributed Control System. It is a computerized control system used to manage and automate industrial processes.

    • DCS is used in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and chemical manufacturing.

    • It allows for centralized control of multiple processes and equipment.

    • DCS can monitor and control variables such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate.

    • It can also provide real-time data and analytics ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. WHAT PRECAUTION YOU KEPT FOR CONFINED SPACE WORK PERMIT? And Types of permits?
  • Ans. 

    Precautions and types of permits for confined space work

    • Conduct atmospheric testing before entering the confined space

    • Ensure proper ventilation and lighting

    • Use appropriate personal protective equipment

    • Have a rescue plan in place

    • Types of permits include entry permit, hot work permit, and excavation permit

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Did you know about the PLC??
  • Q4. In which plant you work ?
  • Ans. 

    I work at the XYZ plant.

    • I am currently working at the XYZ plant.

    • My current workplace is the XYZ plant.

    • I am employed at the XYZ plant.

    • I work at the XYZ plant located in ABC city.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and interview is not a exam its a inter - View between to company employee. If you are suitable for it than your result will be posotive.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is NPSH cavition primary?
  • Ans. 

    NPSH cavitation primary is the minimum pressure required to prevent cavitation in a pump.

    • NPSH stands for Net Positive Suction Head.

    • Cavitation is the formation of vapor bubbles in a liquid due to low pressure.

    • NPSH cavitation primary is the minimum pressure required to prevent the formation of vapor bubbles in a pump.

    • It is important to maintain NPSH cavitation primary to prevent damage to the pump and ensure efficient op...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is interlock. ?
  • Ans. 

    Interlock is a safety mechanism that prevents two or more actions from occurring simultaneously.

    • Interlock ensures that a process or machine cannot be operated until certain conditions are met.

    • It is used to prevent accidents and damage to equipment.

    • Examples of interlocks include safety switches, emergency stop buttons, and lockout/tagout procedures.

    • Interlocks are commonly used in industrial settings, such as manufacturi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is lmtd ?
  • Ans. 

    LMTD stands for Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference.

    • LMTD is a measure of the temperature difference between two fluids in a heat exchanger.

    • It is calculated using the logarithmic average of the temperature difference between the hot and cold fluids.

    • LMTD is used to determine the heat transfer rate in a heat exchanger.

    • It is an important parameter in the design and operation of heat exchangers.

    • For example, in a shell a...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tells me about your self
  • Q2. Need to update abou education and working experience
  • Q3. Did you have working experience in sap
  • Q4. If you have experienced in sap the need explain in details

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly skilled and experienced DCS Operator with a strong background in industrial automation.

    • I have been working in the field for over 10 years.

    • I am proficient in operating and troubleshooting various Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

    • I have a deep understanding of process control and instrumentation.

    • I am familiar with industry standards and safety protocols.

    • I have successfully implemented process improvements ...

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  • Q2. I ma Manjit Singh Parihar
  • Q3. Where are you your company
  • Q4. I am currently working
  • Q5. Vapi Gujarat di methyl sulfate handling
  • Q6. Iam currently working dms plant

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am DCS opretor and plc opretor
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. DCS related question and technical
  • Q2. DCS and technical related
  • Q3. Plant related, Dcs related

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - DCS related question and technical questions and other questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Effluent management & chemicals question

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Document and family background
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Heat exchanger distillation pump
  • Q2. Types of reactors
  • Ans. 

    Types of reactors include batch reactors, continuous stirred tank reactors, plug flow reactors, and fluidized bed reactors.

    • Batch reactors operate in a closed system with a fixed amount of reactants.

    • Continuous stirred tank reactors have continuous flow of reactants and products.

    • Plug flow reactors have a continuous flow with no mixing of reactants along the length of the reactor.

    • Fluidized bed reactors use a fluid to susp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Distributed control system
  • Ans. 

    A Distributed Control System (DCS) is a computerized control system used to control and monitor industrial processes.

    • Consists of multiple control elements distributed throughout a system

    • Allows for centralized control and monitoring of processes

    • Used in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing

    • Examples include Honeywell Experion PKS, Emerson DeltaV, and Siemens PCS 7

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Types of control valves
  • Ans. 

    Control valves are used to regulate the flow of fluids in a process system by varying the size of the flow passage.

    • Globe valves: used for throttling and control of flow

    • Butterfly valves: used for on/off control of flow

    • Ball valves: used for quick shut-off

    • Diaphragm valves: used for precise control of flow

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Types of Alarms
  • Ans. 

    Types of alarms in a DCS system include process alarms, equipment alarms, safety alarms, and communication alarms.

    • Process alarms indicate issues with the process being controlled by the DCS system

    • Equipment alarms alert to malfunctions or failures of equipment connected to the DCS system

    • Safety alarms warn of potentially dangerous situations that require immediate attention

    • Communication alarms signal problems with the co

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Plant monitoring savely and DCS control
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is DCS ???
  • Ans. 

    DCS stands for Distributed Control System, a computerized control system used to control and monitor industrial processes.

    • DCS is used in industries such as oil refining, power generation, and manufacturing.

    • It allows for centralized control of multiple control loops and process units.

    • DCS typically consists of controllers distributed throughout the plant, connected by a communication network.

    • Examples of DCS vendors inclu

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How DCS work ??
  • Ans. 

    DCS (Distributed Control System) is a system used to control and monitor industrial processes.

    • DCS uses multiple controllers distributed throughout a plant to control various processes

    • It allows for centralized monitoring and control of the entire system

    • DCS systems often use graphical interfaces for operators to interact with the system

    • DCS can be used in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is TLV of chlorine
  • Ans. 

    TLV of chlorine is the maximum concentration of chlorine that a worker can be exposed to without experiencing adverse health effects.

    • TLV stands for Threshold Limit Value

    • TLV for chlorine is 1 ppm (parts per million)

    • TLV is set by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)

    • Exposure to chlorine above TLV can cause respiratory irritation, coughing, and chest tightness

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is distillation ?? Tell about reflux also
  • Ans. 

    Distillation is a process used to separate components of a liquid mixture based on their boiling points. Reflux is the return of condensed vapors back into the distillation system.

    • Distillation involves heating a liquid mixture to create vapor, then cooling the vapor to collect the separated components.

    • The components with lower boiling points vaporize first and are collected, while the components with higher boiling poi...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare knowledge DCS related
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About Dcs and close loops , open loops , cascade loops
  • Q2. What is cascade loops
  • Ans. 

    Cascade loops are a series of control loops where the output of one loop is used as the setpoint for the next loop.

    • Cascade loops improve control performance by reducing the effect of disturbances.

    • They are commonly used in industrial processes where multiple variables need to be controlled.

    • An example is a cascade control system in a chemical plant where the flow rate of a reactant is controlled based on the level in a t

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why did you want to leave current company

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is distillation column
  • Ans. 

    A distillation column is a piece of equipment used in chemical processes to separate mixtures into their individual components.

    • Distillation columns use the principle of vapor-liquid equilibrium to separate components based on their boiling points.

    • They consist of a vertical column with multiple trays or packing material to facilitate the separation process.

    • The feed mixture is introduced at the bottom of the column, and ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is open Loop
  • Ans. 

    Open Loop is a control system where the output is not fed back to the input for correction or adjustment.

    • Open Loop control does not use feedback to make adjustments

    • It relies solely on the input and predefined control actions

    • Examples include automatic doors, traffic lights, and irrigation systems

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Reaction
  • Ans. 

    Reaction is the response or behavior triggered by a stimulus or event.

    • Reaction is a response to a stimulus or event.

    • It can be physical, emotional, or cognitive.

    • Reactions can vary in intensity and duration.

    • Examples include flinching when touched by something hot, feeling happy after receiving good news, or thinking critically when faced with a problem.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Open Loop and close loop
  • Q2. Types of heat exchanger
  • Ans. 

    Heat exchangers are devices used to transfer heat between two or more fluids.

    • Shell and tube heat exchanger

    • Plate heat exchanger

    • Double pipe heat exchanger

    • Finned tube heat exchanger

    • Regenerative heat exchanger

  • Answered by AI

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