Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to drive end-to-end instrumentation and control system engineering for complex industrial projects. The role will be responsible for leading design, execution, and commissioning of control systems, with a strong emphasis on Burner Management Systems (BMS), safety interlocks, and fired equipment applications.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with team leadership, project coordination, and client interfacing capabilities.

**Ideal candidate experience should be in reviewing key engineering deliverables and overseeing instrument sizing and selection.**

Technical Leadership & Engineering:

- Lead the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for oil & gas and fired equipment projects

- Review and approve key engineering deliverables:

- Instrument datasheets

- Hook-up drawings

- Junction Box (JB) drawings

- Cable schedules and layouts

- Instrument MTOs

- Oversee instrument sizing and selection, including:

- Control valves

- On-off valves

- Flow elements and flow measurement systems

- Ensure high-quality development of:

- P&IDs;

- Cause & effect matrices

- Control philosophies and narratives

BMS & Safety Systems:

- Lead the design, validation, and troubleshooting of Burner Management Systems (BMS)

- Develop and review Boolean logic diagrams, interlocks, and safety shutdown systems

- Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards (NFPA, IEC, ISA, API)

- Drive implementation of SIL-based safety systems (preferred)

Project Execution & Coordination:

- Act as the discipline lead for instrumentation across multiple projects

- Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, and project teams for integrated system delivery

- Interface with clients, consultants, and vendors for technical clarifications and approvals





- Monitor engineering progress, quality, and timelines

System Integration & Commissioning:

- Oversee PLC system integration, including:

- I/O list development

- Logic validation

- Functional testing

- Lead and support:

- FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)

- SAT (Site Acceptance Test)

- Site commissioning and startup

Team Management & Mentorship:

- Lead and mentor a team of instrumentation engineers and designers

- Establish engineering best practices, templates, and standardization

- Review team deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Deep expertise in:

- Control valves, on-off valves, and flow measurement instruments

- Instrumentation design and engineering practices

- Burner Management Systems (BMS) and combustion control systems (preferred but not mandatory)

- Robust hands-on experience with:

- Boolean logic development and interpretation

- Cause & effect diagrams and interlock philosophies

- Proficiency in engineering tools such as:

- AutoCAD

- SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) or equivalent

- Strong understanding of:

- Hazardous area classification

- SIL (Safety Integrity Level) concepts

- International codes and standards (IEC, ISA, NFPA, API)

Preferred Industry Experience:

- Oil & Gas (Downstream)

- Fired Equipment (Heaters, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, Incinerators)

- EPC / Heavy Engineering Projects

- Combustion systems and process heating solutions

Educational Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering

- Master’s Degree (preferred but not mandatory)

Good to Have:

- Strong leadership and decision-making capability

- Excellent stakeholder and client management skills

- High level of ownership and accountability

- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

- Exposure to global project execution and international clients

📌 Sr. Manager / Manager - Controls and Instrumentation (Mumbai)
🏢 Nameless
📍 Mumbai