C&I Engineer (Burner Systems)

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.