Job Summary:

Responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and performance optimization of Utility Instrumentation & Control (C&I;) systems. The role involves ensuring high reliability and availability of utility equipment, automation systems, and field instruments through effective preventive and predictive maintenance, timely breakdown resolution, statutory compliance, and adherence to safety, quality, cost, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the operation and maintenance of Utility C&I; systems, including FMCS, MES, PLC, SCADA, DCS, BMS, PLS, FACP, and other utility automation systems.
- Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance, instrument calibration, troubleshooting, breakdown maintenance, and system modifications.
- Maintain and troubleshoot field instruments, including flow meters, control valves, RTDs, thermocouples, pressure and level transmitters, ultrasonic sensors, pH meters, conductivity and resistivity sensors, chemical sensors, and gas detectors.
- Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of utility automation systems for air compressors, HVAC, chillers, VAM, RO/DI plants, UPW/PUW, WTP, ETP, scrubbers, and fire alarm systems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, DCS, FMCS, MES, and BMS systems to minimize equipment failures and production downtime.
- Ensure timely completion of maintenance activities, breakdown repairs, modifications, and calibration schedules in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
- Identify critical equipment issues, perform root cause analysis,



and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment reliability.
- Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, vendors, and cross-functional departments for effective maintenance and project execution.
- Develop, review, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance procedures, and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safety standards, quality systems, and applicable engineering codes and standards.
- Monitor maintenance KPIs, equipment performance, maintenance costs, and downtime; prepare reports and implement improvement actions.
- Drive energy conservation initiatives, utility optimization, and cost-saving projects.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and development support to technicians and subordinate staff.
- Ensure adherence to EHS requirements, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and applicable plant safety procedures.

Required Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
- Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, FMCS, MES, and BMS.
- Expertise in field instrument calibration, loop checking, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of utility systems,



including HVAC, chillers, air compressors, RO/DI, UPW/PUW, WTP, ETP, and scrubbers.
- Experience in preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, breakdown analysis, and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of maintenance planning, SOP development, KPI monitoring, statutory compliance, IMS, and energy conservation.
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, communication, coordination, and team leadership skills.
- Good understanding of safety, quality, cost control, and equipment reliability practices.

Educational Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, or a relevant engineering discipline.

Experience Requirements:

- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Utility Instrumentation & Control operation and maintenance.
- Experience in medium- to large-scale manufacturing or process industries is preferred.
- Candidates with experience in solar manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other process industries will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Utility equipment availability and reliability.
- Reduction in unplanned downtime and recurring breakdowns.
- Compliance with preventive maintenance and calibration schedules.
- Timely closure of maintenance jobs and critical issues.
- Statutory, EHS, and quality compliance.
- Energy conservation and maintenance cost optimization.
- Compliance with SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.

📌 Utility C&I - Deputy Manager (Kavali)
🏢 Indosol Solar
📍 Kavali