Position Title:
PF Instrument (DCS & Automation)
About the Role
The role involves ensuring high availability and reliability of plant instrumentation and control systems across Lines 1, 2, and 3.
Responsibilities
- Ensure high availability and reliability of plant instrumentation and control systems across Lines 1, 2, and 3.
- Plan, review, and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize breakdowns and improve equipment performance.
- Troubleshoot and analyze instrumentation failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain and support DCS systems including Unity Pro with FLS, ABB 800xA, Schneider DCS/EPE, and PI Historian systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Kiln, Cooler, Raw Mill, Coal Mill instrumentation, UPS systems, and auxiliary systems.
- Maintain and support XRF, XRD, CBA, AAQMS, and CEMS analyzers in compliance with CPCB/SPCB norms.
- Maintain weighing systems (Schenck & FLS), Smart MCCs, field instrumentation, hydraulics, VVVFDs, and fieldbus networks (Profibus/Profinet).
- Ensure upkeep of utility instrumentation systems including CCTV, Telephone, and Tele‑PA systems.
- Prepare and monitor annual maintenance, shutdown, and project budgets; control costs and justify variances.
- Manage critical spares and inventory through SAP to avoid production interruptions.
- Implement and utilize SAP PM/MM for notifications, measuring points, preventive maintenance orders, and performance reports.
- Supervise, coach, and develop frontline executives to enhance technical capability, safety practices, and behavioral skills.
- Ensure compliance with Electrical Inspectorate, statutory requirements, ISO, WCM, safety systems, and internal standards.
- Initiate and execute reliability improvement, CAPEX, and strategic improvement projects.
- Maintain accurate technical, statutory, and ISO documentation for the instrumentation section.
- Hands on experience in DCS (Unity pro with FLS), DCS-ABB 800XA & Schneider EPE), Plant instrumentation like Weighing systems, Analyzers, sub control systems and PLC's, XRF & XRD, AAQMS systems, Utilities like Telephone & Tele-PA systems, Schenck & FLS make Weighing systems, Various Field instrument, Profibus & ProfiNet Networking, VVVFDs, Hydraulics, Stacker Reclaimer, Spares & Inventory management.
Qualifications
- B. Tech (ECE)
- Experience: 5-10yrs
- Location: Andhra Pradesh Cement Works - Tadipatri
Required Skills
- Experience with DCS systems and plant instrumentation.
- Knowledge of SAP PM/MM.
- Ability to troubleshoot and analyze instrumentation failures.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with XRF, XRD, CBA, AAQMS, and CEMS analyzers.
- Familiarity with ISO documentation.
