DCS Engineer Thermal Power Plant

Role & Responsibilities
Monitor, operate, and maintain the Distributed Control System (DCS) for boiler, turbine, and auxiliary plant equipment to ensure secure and effective plant operation.
Configure, troubleshoot, and modify DCS logic, graphics, and control loops (e.g., ABB, Honeywell, Emerson Ovation, Siemens, Yokogawa, or similar platforms).
Carry out control system tuning (PID loops) for boiler, turbine, feedwater, and auxiliary systems to optimize plant performance and stability.
Diagnose and resolve hardware/software faults in DCS servers, controllers, I/O modules, workstations, and network components.
Support commissioning, testing, and startup/shutdown activities of the DCS and associated instrumentation systems.
Coordinate with instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical teams for interlocks, permissives, and protection logic related to plant safety systems.
Prepare and maintain DCS documentation including logic diagrams, cause & effect charts, I/O lists, and historical trend configurations.




Implement DCS modifications/upgrades in line with change management procedures and obtain necessary approvals.
Perform backup, redundancy checks, and disaster recovery of DCS systems and databases.
Support root cause analysis for plant trips/upsets related to control system malfunctions.
Ensure compliance with plant safety standards, statutory requirements, and quality procedures during system modifications.
Provide training and technical guidance to control room operators and junior engineers on DCS operation.
Liaise with OEMs/vendors for AMC support, spare parts, patches, and system upgrades.
Participate in shutdown/overhaul planning and execution related to control and instrumentation systems.

Preferred Candidate Profile
B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.
3–8 years of relevant experience in DCS operation and maintenance in a therm

📌 Dcs Engineer Gandhidham
🏢 Shreeyam Power And Steel Industries
📍 Gandhidham