Shift Incharge - DCS & Sub Control System

Job Title:

Shift Incharge - DCS & Sub Control System

Location:

CCP

Designation:

Senior Engineer

Grade:  C

Business:

Cement

Function: Manufacturing

Department: E&I

Reports to: HOD – E&I

(Functional and Administrative)

No of Reportees: 0

Job Description:

DCS & Sub-Control System Operation & Maintenance

• Ensure the smooth operation of the DCS, PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and other automation systems in the cement plant. Preferred experience of DCS of Schneider, ABB & Siemens and SCADA (Viseo Citech).
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of control system components (controllers, field instruments, I/O modules,             communication networks).
• Analyze system logs, alarms, and process trends to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure proper backup and restoration of system configurations, logic, and databases.

2. Troubleshooting & Process Optimization

• Identify faults in DCS, PLCs, and SCADA systems and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize control loops and logic for improved process efficiency, stability, and energy savings.
• Ensure seamless communication between DCS, sub-control systems, and field instruments.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to implement process improvements.

3. Automation & System Upgradation

• Support the installation, configuration, and commissioning of new control systems and software upgrades.
• Work with vendors and OEMs for troubleshooting, system enhancements, and software updates.
• Implement cyber security measures for the protection of control systems.
• Develop Program ,Logics & SCADA, PID Loops as per plant process requirements.

4. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards related to control systems.
• Maintain updated documentation for DCS configurations, PLC logic, wiring diagrams, and system manuals.
• Conduct audits and ensure adherence to control system best practices.
• Configuration of various servers of different types of DCS/PLC  on a common platform.

5. Team Collaboration & Training

• Provide technical support to plant personnel for DCS and automation-related issues.
• Train operators and maintenance teams on DCS functionalities and troubleshooting techniques.
• Work closely with IT, electrical, and mechanical teams for seamless plant operations.

Qualification:

:- BE in Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communications.

Experience:

Minimum 10 to 12 Years in Cement Plant Automation & Instrumentation system

Key Differentiating Skills: Knowledge of DCS programming

Internal Stakeholders:

With Production.

With Mechanical and CPP/WHR

Nature of Interactions

Information Sharing

Review

Influencing

Delivering Performance

Shift Incharge - DCS & Sub Control System (E&I)

Share spare / equipment information to E&I spares

Timely raise of Purchase requisition

 External Stakeholders:

-

Nature of Interactions

Information Sharing

Coordination

Influencing

Sanction/Approval/Resolution

Shift Incharge - DCS & Sub Control System (E&I)

Maintenance Activities – E&I

Coordinate with production team

Position is accountable for

Maintenance Activities – E&I

Contributory where responsibility rests with others, however position holder is accountable

Shared Responsibility

Sole Responsibility of the result

Shift Incharge - DCS & Sub Control System (E&I)

Remote Responsibility, Informational and Recording

In submission and preparation mining plan.

Solely responsible for timely submission of returns.

Freedom to Act

Work is reviewed daily

Weekly Output is expected

Monthly focus

Responsible to achieve annual objectives of function

Shift Incharge - DCS & Sub Control System (E&I)

Work is reviewed daily

Nature of Work

MIS

No of reports generated and circulated with frequency

Interpretation of reports/ Inferences to be made to support decisions

Decision expected jointly

Decision Expected Independently

Shift Incharge - DCS & Sub Control System (E&I)

Maintenance Activities – E&I

Work Environment

Guided by predefined procedures and processes

Choose best suitable option from the set procedures and policies

Search for unique Solutions to cater new/unique situations

Develop new approach and procedures to make organization wide impact

Shift Incharge - DCS & Sub Control System (E&I)

Guided by predefined procedures and processes

Drafted by:

Nitin Gupta(DGM – New Products)/Pranav Desai (Head Research)/Aparna Redij (HR)

Date:20th April’2023