The Manager – Instrumentation & Utilities will be responsible for ensuring reliable operation, maintenance, optimization, and continuous improvement of all instrumentation systems and plant utilities at the Gopalpur Solar Plant. The role will focus on maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring utility availability, maintaining process controls, driving energy efficiency initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and statutory requirements.
Qualification/ Personal Attributes
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Certification in PLC/SCADA/Automation systems preferred.
Experience
10-15 years of experience in Instrumentation, Automation, and Utilities Management in manufacturing industries.
Preference for candidates from Solar Module, Battery, Electronics, Semiconductor, FMCG, Chemical, Process, or Heavy Manufacturing industries.
Experience in plant commissioning and greenfield projects will be an added advantage.
Technical Competencies
PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS Systems
Industrial Automation & Control Systems
Electrical Distribution & Power Management
Utility Systems Management
HVAC & Chiller Operations
Energy Management & Conservation
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
TPM, Lean Manufacturing & Reliability Engineering
SAP PM/MM Modules
Behavioural Competencies
Leadership & Team Management
Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability
Stakeholder Management
Planning & Execution Excellence
Decision Making
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Strong Communication & Cross-functional Collaboration
Job Description
Instrumentation Management
Lead maintenance and troubleshooting of all plant instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and control systems.
Ensure high availability and reliability of automation and process control systems.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for instrumentation equipment.
Implement calibration programs for field instruments and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Analyze recurring breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Support commissioning and integration of new equipment, automation upgrades, and process improvements.
Maintain documentation related to control systems, instrument loop diagrams, P&IDs, and calibration records.
Utilities Management
Manage operation and maintenance of all plant utilities including:
Electrical distribution systems
Compressors and compressed air network
DG sets
HVAC systems
Chillers and cooling systems
Water treatment systems (RO/STP/ETP)
Fire fighting systems
Plant lighting and auxiliary equipment
Ensure uninterrupted utility availability for manufacturing operations.
Monitor utility consumption and drive energy-saving initiatives.
Optimize utility costs through efficiency improvement projects.
Reliability & Maintenance Excellence
Establish TPM, preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
Monitor utility and equipment KPIs such as uptime, OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.
Drive root cause analysis for critical failures.
Prepare annual maintenance budgets and monitor expenditures.
Ensure availability of critical spares and inventory optimization.
Safety, Compliance & Sustainability
Ensure adherence to EHS standards, electrical safety norms, and statutory regulations.
Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and equipment inspections.
Support ISO, EMS, and sustainability initiatives.
Ensure compliance with calibration, safety, and utility regulatory requirements.
Project Management
Lead utility expansion and instrumentation improvement projects.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Evaluate and implement automation and digitalization initiatives.
Support capacity enhancement and cost-saving projects.
Team Management
Lead and develop a team of engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
Conduct training on instrumentation systems, utility management, and safety practices.
Drive performance management and capability building of the maintenance team.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Utility uptime (%)
Equipment availability (%)
Instrument calibration compliance (%)
Energy consumption per unit production
Maintenance cost adherence
Breakdown reduction
MTBF and MTTR improvements
Safety compliance and zero lost-time incidents
Utility cost optimization
About Luminous
Luminous Power Technologies, a leader in energy solutions, is a 35-year-old company which started as a small venture. Now on its brand transformation journey, its mission is to become a name synonymous with all-encompassing home electrical, power backup and residential solar solutions and create millions of happy homes in India.
Today, Luminous is already a powerful, trustworthy brand name in 100 million Indian homes. During this successful journey, it has embraced the core values of reliability, consistency, longevity and the highest standards of integrity along with dynamic ideas and innovation. Its consumer-centric focus has led Luminous into new categories to deliver excellence in every product and home solution it offers. With 7 manufacturing units, more than 28 sales offices in India and presence in over 36 countries our 6000 employees serve more than 60,000 channel partners and millions of customers. Our motto has always been Customer Delight through Innovation & Passion with focus on Execution & Team-work. At Luminous, we passionately innovate to make life comfortable and efficient.
Luminous is a group company of Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management with presence in over 100 countries, 1.5 lakh people and a revenue of Rs. 2 lakh crore.
