Team Lead-Instrument

1. Design & Engineering

• Develop instrumentation specifications, data sheets, and engineering documents.
• Select appropriate instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level, analyzers, etc.) based on process requirements.
• Prepare instrument index, I/O lists, loop diagrams, hook‑up drawings, JB schedule, etc.
• Support development of control philosophy, cause & effect matrix, and logic narratives.

2. Installation & Commissioning

• Plan and supervise installation of instruments, control valves, PLC/DCS panels, and field wiring.
• Conduct loop checking, calibration, panel testing, and functional testing.
• Participate in pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities to ensure smooth startup of plant systems.
• Troubleshoot issues during startup.

3. Maintenance & Reliability

• Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance of field instruments.
• Attend and resolve instrument breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and manage the instrument calibration schedule.
• Analyze repetitive failures and carry out root cause analysis (RCA) for reliability improvement.

4. Control Systems Management

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, DCS, SCADA, SIS/ESD systems.
• Make logic modifications as per operational requirements while maintaining documentation.
• Ensure backup and version control for all automation systems.

5. Safety, Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with standards like IEC, ISA, ISO, API, ATEX, SIL.
• Conduct instrumentation-related safety studies (HIRA, HAZOP, LOPA support).
• Ensure correct implementation of SIS/SIL loops and safety interlocks.
• Maintain explosion-proof and intrinsically safe equipment records.

6. Vendor & Project Management

• Coordinate with vendors for instrument procurement, FAT/SAT, and technical clarifications.
• Review vendor documents and ensure alignment with project specifications.
• Supervise contractors during shutdowns, turnarounds, and project implementation.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Update and maintain P&IDs, instrument manuals, SOPs, calibration sheets, and compliance records.
• Prepare MIS reports on breakdown analysis, maintenance KPIs, and project progress.
• Maintain asset history in CMMS/AMS (SAP PM, Maximo, etc.).

8. Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to reduce failures and improve energy efficiency.
• Introduce advanced technologies like smart instruments, HART/Fieldbus, IIoT sensors.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives.