Shift Engineer – Instrument at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Purpose

• The Shift Engineer – Instrument at EPPL Factory is responsible for ensuring the effective functioning, calibration, and maintenance of all instrumentation and control systems throughout the factory. 
• This role involves executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on instruments to guarantee smooth and uninterrupted plant operations while upholding safety, accuracy, and compliance with standards.

Principal Accountabilties

• Timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance of sensors, transmitters, PLCs, HMIs, and control loops.
• Rapid diagnosis and resolution of instrument-related faults during shifts to reduce machine downtime.
• Routine calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments to maintain process accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibrations, and faults attended. Submit shift-end reports.
• Ensure all instrumentation work complies with internal safety procedures and industry standards.
• Use PPE and follow LOTO.
• Coordinate with the electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to ensure smooth plant functioning. 
• Provide assistance during shutdowns and startups.

Interactions:

• Internal Interaction: Production Team, Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Teams, Utility Section, Shift In-charge.

Skills and Knowledge
Education Qualification:

• HND / B.Sc. in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, or a related field with 4 - 7 years work experience.
• Certification in PLC/DCS systems (added advantage).

Technical and Behavioral Skills:

• Good understanding of industrial instrumentation, control loops, and automation systems.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, transmitters, sensors, and actuators.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instrument loop diagrams and P&IDs.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Safety-conscious and adaptable to shift work.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to high temperatures, noise, rotating equipment, and process chemicals.
• Work in control rooms, on elevated platforms, and in confined spaces may be required.

Employment Type:

• Flexibility for overtime, emergency call-outs, and weekend duties as needed.