Engineer - Instrumentation

Rain Carbon Inc. (RCI) is a global leaders and innovators in the production of raw materials critical to worldwide users of carbon products and advanced materials, including producers of aluminum, steel, titanium dioxide, coatings, plastics, concrete and tires.
 

We are a resourceful, reliable and responsible partner who transforms the byproducts of other industries into essential ingredients for a wide range of industrial processes and products. With more than 150 years of experience and an eye toward the future, we continually discover ways to bring new value to all the industries we serve.

We build collaborative, long-term relationships and ensure our customers’ market success by delivering consistent high-quality products and customized product solutions. Rain Carbon's operations have an exceptional track record of reliability and a culture of responsibility to our  customers, suppliers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Job Overview                   : The Engineer - Instrumentation is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of instrumentation and control systems across plant operations.  The role involves planning, execution, supervision, troubleshooting, calibration, preventive maintenance, system improvements, shutdown activities of Turbine &WHRB, and supporting continuous plant operations while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities Areas :

• Plan, coordinate, and execute instrumentation maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted plant operations.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure proper calibration, testing, and maintenance of field instruments, analyzers, control valves, PLCs, DCS, and related automation systems.
• Analyze equipment failures,identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve system reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting activities during breakdowns and process disturbances to minimize downtime and production losses.
• Identify and execute instrumentation modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects to enhance plant performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare maintenance procedures, work instructions, technical specifications, and shutdown plans in compliance with plant and safety standards.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, project teams, and contractors for smooth execution of maintenance and project activities.
• Act as Contract Coordinator for instrumentation-related service contracts and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and statutory requirements of plant.
• Review and verify technical specifications of instrumentation materials, equipment, and spare parts before procurement and installation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration certificates, equipment history, and SAP data for effective asset management.
• Familiar with ISO-9001,14001,25001 quality system.
• Monitor key maintenance KPIs and initiate reliability improvement programs to enhance equipment availability.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments, safety audits, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and Operational Excellence programs.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements in all instrumentation activities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and junior team members to enhance skill development and maintenance effectiveness.

Preferred Skills

• DCS-Honeywell , PLC, SCADA Systems.
• Process Instrumentation & Control Systems
• Calibration & Loop Checking
• Control Valve Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• SAP PM Module
• Shutdown Planning & Execution
• Industrial Safety Practices
• 5S, Kaizen, TPM, Continuous Improvement

Qualification                          : B. Tech / B.E in Electronics & Instrumentation

Experience                             : 07 Years to 10 Years

• RAIN CII Carbon (Vizag) Limited, SEZ, Plot No: 46A & 46B, APSEZ, Atchutapuram (Anakapalli (Dist.), Andhra Pradesh-531011