Posted 1 month ago

Sr. Manager / Manager - Controls and Instrumentation

MumbaiOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Senior/lead instrumentation engineer who manages the design, execution, and commissioning of control systems with emphasis on Burner Management Systems (BMS), safety interlocks, and fired equipment applications.

About this role

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Controls & Instrumentation Lead to drive end-to-end instrumentation and control system engineering for complex industrial projects. The role will be responsible for leading design, execution, and commissioning of control systems, with a strong emphasis on Burner Management Systems (BMS), safety interlocks, and fired equipment applications.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with team leadership, project coordination, and client interfacing capabilities.

**Ideal candidate experience should be in reviewing key engineering deliverables and overseeing instrument sizing and selection.**

Technical Leadership & Engineering:

Lead the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for oil & gas and fired equipment projects

Review and approve key engineering deliverables:

Instrument datasheets
Hook-up drawings
Junction Box (JB) drawings
Cable schedules and layouts
Instrument MTOs
Oversee instrument sizing and selection, including:
- Control valves
- On-off valves
- Flow elements and flow measurement systems
- Ensure high-quality development of:
  - P&IDs
  - Cause & effect matrices
  - Control philosophies and narratives

BMS & Safety Systems:

Lead the design, validation, and troubleshooting of Burner Management Systems (BMS)

Develop and review Boolean logic diagrams, interlocks, and safety shutdown systems

Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards (NFPA, IEC, ISA, API)

Drive implementation of SIL-based safety systems (preferred)

Project Execution & Coordination:

Act as the discipline lead for instrumentation across multiple projects

Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, and project teams for integrated system delivery

Interface with clients, consultants, and vendors for technical clarifications and approvals

Monitor engineering progress, quality, and timelines

System Integration & Commissioning:

Oversee PLC system integration, including:

I/O list development
Logic validation
Functional testing
Lead and support:
- FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)
- SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
- Site commissioning and startup

Team Management & Mentorship:

Lead and mentor a team of instrumentation engineers and designers

Establish engineering best practices, templates, and standardization

Review team deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards

Required Skills & Competencies:

Deep expertise in:

Control valves, on-off valves, and flow measurement instruments
Instrumentation design and engineering practices
Burner Management Systems (BMS) and combustion control systems (preferred but not mandatory)
Strong hands-on experience with:
- Boolean logic development and interpretation
- Cause & effect diagrams and interlock philosophies
- Proficiency in engineering tools such as:
  - AutoCAD
  - SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) or equivalent
  - Strong understanding of:
    - Hazardous area classification
    - SIL (Safety Integrity Level) concepts
    - International codes and standards (IEC, ISA, NFPA, API)

Preferred Industry Experience:

Oil & Gas (Downstream)

Fired Equipment (Heaters, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, Incinerators)

EPC / Heavy Engineering Projects

Combustion systems and process heating solutions

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred but not mandatory)

Good to Have:

Strong leadership and decision-making capability

Excellent stakeholder and client management skills

High level of ownership and accountability

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Exposure to global project execution and international clients

Skills

APIAutoCADBMS And Safety SystemsBoolean LogicCable SchedulesCause & Effect DiagramsControl ValvesFATFlow ElementsFlow MeasurementHazardous Area ClassificationIECInstrumentation DesignInstrumentation Sizing And SelectionInterlock PhilosophiesI/O ListsISAJunction Box DrawingsLogic ValidationMTOsNFPAOn-off ValvesP&IDsPLCProcess Control SystemsSafety Shutdown SystemsSATSIL ConceptsSite CommissioningSmartPlant InstrumentationSPI