Instrumentation Shift Engineer

Overview of Role

• Accountable for smooth shift operations, manage Instrumentation & Control (DCS & SCADA) related maintenance activities.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment control system in good health to avoid unexpected failures.
• Proactively identify potential failure modes and prevent breakdowns and costly repairs.
• Lead technicians to get the best service in terms of quality and speedy repair and maintenance work.

Operational

• Responsible for Instrumentation and control related maintenance in the shift, Oversee and lead the team of technicians
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure that control systems are maintained well
• Attend to instrument related breakdowns in speedy manner and restore the operations
• Daily and weekly run checks without fail to ensure equipment health and safe work environment
• Execution of preventive/any other planned maintenance as per agreed standard and timeline
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with electrical systems or equipment, share findings with senior members
• Prioritize and plan maintenance activities based on the urgency with a focus on operations continuity
• Make recommendation and implement changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Suggest ways to minimize planned maintenance downtime without a compromise on machine reliability
• Identify shop floor hazards and conducting risk assessments in line with health and safety policy

Reporting and Communication

• Assist with shop floor data to prepare weekly/monthly maintenance reports.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair cost, timeline and resources incurred.
• Communicate with stores/procurement to maintain optimal stock of critical spare parts
• Monitor slow-moving/non-moving inventory in Instrumentation spares and report as needed.

Training and Compliance

• Conduct inspections to ensure that control systems work according to safety guidelines and regulations.
• Training of instrumentation technicians to improve their skillset, motivation and teamwork.
• On-the-job training to team of technicians/contractors to ensure accident-free workplace
• Manage contractors on-site to meet safety, legal and other applicable company standards.