Sr. Manager / Manager - Controls and Instrumentation

Zeeco · Mumbai, Maharashtra

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
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