Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Zeeco Burner Group

Location: Mumbai (Kanjurmarg)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5–12 Years

About Zeeco

At Zeeco, we are global leaders in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, serving the refining, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, power, and industrial markets. Our technologies help customers achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations worldwide.

As part of the Zeeco Burner Group, you will work on technically challenging projects involving combustion control solutions deployed across some of the world's most complex energy and industrial facilities.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with global engineering teams and contribute to projects that directly impact operational reliability, process safety, emissions reduction, and energy efficiency.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support the engineering, design review, and execution of instrumentation and control systems for fired equipment and oil & gas projects.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in instrumentation engineering, control systems, process safety, and PLC-based automation. This position requires a detail-oriented professional capable of reviewing engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the successful implementation of combustion and process control solutions.

Instrumentation Engineering & Design Review

Review and approve instrumentation engineering deliverables for fired equipment and oil & gas projects.
Review and validate:

Instrument Datasheets
Hook-up Drawings
Junction Box (JB) Drawings
Cable Schedules and Cable Routing Layouts
Instrument Material Take-Offs (MTOs)

Ensure engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Instrument Selection & Sizing

Review and oversee sizing, specification, and selection of:

Control Valves
On-Off Valves
Flow Elements
Flow Measurement Systems
Pressure, Temperature, and Level Instruments

Coordinate with process and mechanical engineering teams to ensure proper instrument application and functionality.

Process Control & Functional Design

Develop, review, and optimize:

Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Cause & Effect Matrices
Control Philosophies
Functional Design Specifications
Operating Narratives

Develop and review:

Boolean Logic Diagrams
Interlock Schemes
Burner Management System (BMS) Logic
Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems
Safety Shutdown Functions

PLC & Automation Systems

Support PLC and control system integration activities.
Review and validate:

I/O Lists
Control Logic
Functional Design Documentation
PLC Architecture
Communication Interfaces

Participate in:

Logic Validation
Internal Design Reviews
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Functional Testing Activities

Process Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable international standards including:

NFPA
IEC
ISA
API

Support implementation and review of:

Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)
SIL-based Safety Systems (Preferred)
Process Hazard Mitigation Strategies

Promote safe engineering practices throughout project execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Project Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams.
Interface with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and global Zeeco engineering teams.
Provide technical support during project execution, commissioning, and startup activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline.
5–12 years of experience in Controls & Instrumentation Engineering within:

Oil & Gas
Refining
Petrochemical
Process Industries
Fired Equipment / Combustion Systems

Strong understanding of instrumentation design and process control systems.
Experience with PLC-based control systems and industrial automation.
Familiarity with control valve sizing and instrument selection.
Strong knowledge of process safety and shutdown systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Burner Management Systems (BMS) - Preferred but not mandatory
Experience with Fired Heaters, Industrial Burners, Thermal Oxidizers, Boilers, or Combustion Systems - Preferred but not mandatory
Exposure to SIL Studies, LOPA, and Functional Safety Engineering.
Experience with major PLC platforms such as:

Allen-Bradley
Siemens
Schneider
Emerson
Honeywell
Yokogawa

Experience supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.

Key Competencies

Instrumentation Engineering
Process Control
PLC & Automation Systems
Functional Safety
Combustion Controls
Control Valve Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Technical Review & Problem Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer-Focused Engineering

Why Join the Zeeco Group

Work on globally recognized combustion and fired equipment technologies.
Exposure to complex international projects across refining, petrochemical, LNG, and industrial sectors.
Opportunity to collaborate with global subject matter experts in combustion, controls, and process safety.
Strong focus on innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.
Be part of a team that is shaping the future of safe, efficient, and low-emission combustion solutions.

If you are passionate about instrumentation, automation, process safety, and advanced combustion technologies, we invite you to join the Zeeco Burner Group and help deliver world-class solutions to customers across the globe.

C&I Engineer (Burner Systems)