Goose Industrial Solutions Private Limited is recruiting to join our growing automation & industrial services company, for a Resident Engineer role covering PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation support across Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram plants.
If you're a hands-on automation professional who enjoys site-level troubleshooting, client interaction, and driving AMC growth in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site technical support for Siemens S7-400 based PLC systems
- Troubleshoot and maintain field instruments (sensors, transmitters, flow/level/pressure devices)
- Monitor and support SCADA systems for plant processes
- Attend breakdown calls and ensure minimum downtime at site
- Coordinate with HO team for spares, escalations, and technical guidance
- Maintain service records, AMC logs, and site visit reports
- Support commissioning and upgrade activities as required
- Travel between Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram sites as per work schedule
Troubleshooting Responsibilites:
- Diagnose PLC faults using Simatic Manager - CPU status, diagnostic buffer, I/O faults, communication errors
- Identify and rectify field instrument faults - RTD/thermocouple wiring, 4-20mA loop issues, open/short circuits
- Troubleshoot SCADA-PLC communication failures (Profibus/Profinet/Ethernet links)
- Perform root-cause analysis for recurring breakdowns and recommend corrective action
- Handle VFD faults, motor run issues, and valve/actuator malfunctions on site
- Escalate unresolved technical issues to HO with clear fault documentation
Added Responsibilities - Field Study & AMC Business Development:
- Conduct field study visits at prospective and existing client sites to assess automation upgrade needs
- Identify AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) opportunities during site visits and service calls
- Support the sales team by sharing site-level technical findings for AMC and upgrade proposals
- Build and maintain relationships with client plant teams to support AMC renewals and expansion
- Report field study findings and AMC leads to Head Office on a regular basis
Required Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of Siemens S7-400 PLC (troubleshooting, minor program changes, backups)
- Hands-on knowledge of Simatic Manager software for programming, diagnostics, and backups
- Hands-on experience with field instruments (RTD, pressure/level/flow transmitters, control valves)
- Working knowledge of SCADA systems (WinCC or equivalent)
- Basic electrical/instrumentation fault-finding skills
- Ability to work independently at remote sites with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills for client interaction and HO coordination
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to travel between Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram
- Two-wheeler/vehicle preferred for local site travel
- Must report to Head Office (Kochi) once every 3 days in a month
