Intrumentation Executive - Emerson DeltaV DCS - Dahej, Gujarat

Company: Astral Adhesives (A Division of Astral Limited)
Department: Instrumentation / Automation
Location: Dahej, Gujarat
Designation: Executive Instrumentation
Experience: 3–7 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation or relevant discipline

Role Overview

Astral Adhesives is looking for an experienced Executive – Instrumentation to manage instrumentation and automation activities at the Dahej manufacturing plant. The candidate should have hands-on experience in DCS programming, process optimization, calibration, troubleshooting, and instrumentation maintenance in a chemical/process manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Instrumentation & Maintenance

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of plant instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot field instruments and control loops to ensure minimum plant downtime.
• Maintain reliability and availability of instrumentation systems.

DCS & Automation

• Handle DCS programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and modification.
• Work on Emerson DeltaV DCS and support process control requirements.
• Monitor and optimize control loops and process parameters.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams for automation-related improvements.

Calibration & Field Instruments

• Carry out calibration and troubleshooting of:
• Pressure Transmitters
• Flow Meters
• Level Transmitters
• Temperature Instruments
• Control Valves
• Other process instrumentation
• Maintain calibration records and ensure instruments remain within required accuracy limits.

Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities for process control improvement and automation optimization.
• Analyze recurring instrumentation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving plant efficiency, reducing downtime, and enhancing process stability.

Installation & Commissioning

• Support installation, commissioning, loop checking, and functional testing of instrumentation.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with contractors and maintenance teams during shutdowns and project activities.

Safety & Documentation

• Follow plant EHS, PTW, LOTO, and safety procedures during instrumentation activities.
• Maintain maintenance records, calibration reports, instrument history, and technical documentation.
• Support internal and external audits related to instrumentation and automation.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Instrumentation & Control Systems
• Hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS
• DCS programming and troubleshooting
• Process optimization and control-loop tuning
• Calibration of field instruments
• Control valves and flow/level measurement
• Instrument installation and commissioning
• P&ID, Loop Diagram & Hook-up Drawing reading
• Preventive and breakdown maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of PLC systems will be an added advantage