Job Description Position: Instrumentation Head
Company: Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Valuthimmapuram Road, ADB Road, Peddapuram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Reporting To: Plant Head / General Manager – Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience
15–20 Years of relevant experience in Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Process Control, or Manufacturing Engineering, including 5–8 years in a leadership role managing instrumentation and automation teams.
Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
- M.E./M.Tech is an added advantage.
- Certifications in PLC, SCADA, DCS, Industrial Automation, Reliability Engineering, or TPM will be preferred.
Salary
Best in the Industry, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and current compensation.
About Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. is a leading agro-processing company engaged in the manufacturing of Rice Bran Oil, Poultry Feed, Fish Feed, DORB, and other value-added agro products. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Instrumentation Head to lead the Instrumentation & Automation Department, ensuring reliable process control, high equipment availability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing facility.
Job Summary
The Instrumentation Head will be responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all instrumentation, automation, calibration, and process control activities across the plant. The incumbent will ensure optimum performance of PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, VFDs, field instruments, analyzers, and control systems while leading automation projects, improving process efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety and statutory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Instrumentation & Automation
- Lead the Instrumentation & Automation Department and ensure uninterrupted operation of all process control systems.
- Plan and execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of instrumentation systems.
- Ensure proper functioning of PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, VFDs, field instruments, analyzers, and control valves.
- Maintain accurate calibration of all measuring and control instruments.
- Diagnose and resolve instrumentation faults to minimize production downtime.
- Develop and implement automation projects to improve plant efficiency and productivity.
Process Control & Reliability
- Monitor process parameters and optimize control systems for consistent production.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for instrumentation failures and implement corrective actions.
- Improve equipment reliability through predictive maintenance and continuous monitoring.
- Maintain complete documentation, calibration records, and equipment history.
Maintenance Planning
- Prepare annual maintenance plans, shutdown schedules, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Quality, and Utility teams for planned maintenance.
- Ensure availability of critical instrumentation spares and consumables.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, electrical safety standards, calibration standards, and environmental requirements.
- Promote a zero-accident safety culture.
- Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analysis.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, Factory Act, and Pollution Control Board requirements.
Budget & Cost Management
- Prepare and manage annual instrumentation budgets.
- Optimize maintenance costs while maintaining system reliability.
- Recommend technology upgrades and energy-efficient solutions.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor Instrumentation Engineers, Automation Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, and contract personnel.
- Conduct technical training and competency development programs.
- Drive performance management and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Instrumentation System Availability (%)
- PLC/SCADA/DCS Uptime (%)
- Preventive Maintenance Compliance (%)
- Calibration Compliance (%)
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- Breakdown Reduction
- Automation System Reliability
- Maintenance Budget Adherence
- Energy Efficiency Improvements
- Spare Parts Inventory Accuracy
- Zero Lost Time Accidents (LTA)
Required Technical Skills
- PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Omron)
- SCADA & HMI Development
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Instrument Calibration
- Process Automation
- Industrial Communication Protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Control Valve Maintenance
- Process Instrumentation
- Industrial Networking
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Reliability Engineering
- CMMS/ERP Systems
- TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Team Building & Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Communication & Coordination
- Project Management
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Cost Optimization
- Safety Leadership
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience in the following industries will be preferred:
- Edible Oil Manufacturing
- Rice Bran Oil Extraction Plants
- Solvent Extraction Plants
- Agro Processing
- Poultry Feed Manufacturing
- Fish Feed Manufacturing
- Food Processing Industries
- FMCG Manufacturing
- Chemical or Process Industries
Why Join Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd.?
- Opportunity to lead a critical engineering function in a growing manufacturing organization.
- Exposure to advanced automation and process control technologies.
- Leadership role with strategic decision-making responsibilities.
- Competitive compensation – Best in the Industry.
- Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to share their updated resume along with the following details:
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
- Current Location
E-Mail: [email protected]
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
