Head of Instrumentation Control (IC)

I&C Maintenance Management

• Lead and supervise all preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance activities related to Instrumentation & Control systems.
• Ensure maximum availability and reliability of field instruments, control systems, and automation equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce unexpected failures.
• Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations, technical specifications, and industry best practices.

Control & Automation Systems

• Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), SCADA systems, and associated communication networks.
• Ensure proper functioning of automatic control loops, process monitoring systems, and plant interlocks.
• Manage software modifications, logic verification, system backups, and control system upgrades.
• Support plant optimization through advanced automation and control strategies.

Instrumentation Systems Management

• Supervise calibration, testing, and maintenance of pressure, flow, temperature, level, vibration, and analytical instruments.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of all critical plant measurements and monitoring systems.
• Monitor instrument health and initiate corrective actions for abnormal performance.
• Maintain instrument calibration records and technical documentation.

Shutdown & Outage Management

• Plan and execute I&C activities during plant shutdowns, overhauls, and major maintenance outages.
• Coordinate inspection, testing, loop checking, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure timely completion of scheduled maintenance activities within approved budgets and timelines.
• Supervise vendors and contractors engaged in specialized I&C works.

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, electrical and instrumentation safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture within the I&C department.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ensure implementation of proper isolation, lockout-tagout (LOTO), and permit-to-work procedures.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of I&C engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Identify competency gaps and arrange technical training programs.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Planning & Resource Management

• Prepare annual maintenance plans, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Optimize maintenance costs while maintaining high reliability standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory for critical instrumentation and control equipment.
• Support procurement activities and vendor management for I&C systems and services.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to I&C equipment reliability and plant automation performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring control and instrumentation failures.
• Prepare daily, monthly, and annual maintenance performance reports.
• Maintain accurate technical records, maintenance histories, and system documentation.