ADVIN P BENNY

Control & Automation Engineer with 3+ years of experience in PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, and plant commissioning across water treatment, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries. Proficient in Schneider (M580, M340, Quantum) and Allen Bradley PLCs, with expertise in AVEVA Plant SCADA, Citect SCADA, and Vijeo Citect. Skilled in FAT/SAT execution, system integration with VFDs and third-party devices, and troubleshooting automation systems to ensure smooth plant operations.

• [ 10/02/2020 ]
• SMEC AUTOMATION
• Attended 5-day workshop on Instrumentation at SMEC automation
• [ 05/10/2019 ]
• YOKOGAWA
• Participated in 5 days technical program conducted by Yokogawa Technical School on the topics DCS, PLC overview and Yokogawa centum VP.
• [ 21/06/2019 ]
• KELTRON
• Learn the process and activities in an organization.
• Participated in 7 days internship program conducted by KELTRON REC on the topic Mechanics and Electronics, Robotic designs, Sensor interfacing.

• Tata Chemicals – 8 PAC System Upgradation Work | Cuddalore (Current)
  SCADA upgradation from Vijeo Citect 2015 to AVEVA Plant SCADA 2023 R2 using Modbus TCP/IP.
• Maya Recycling – Pyrolysis Plant Project | Chittoor (Sep 2025)
  PLC (M340) & SCADA development using AVEVA Edge 2023 R2, with third-party integration (VFD, MFM) via Modbus TCP/IP.
• FOXCON – STP, WTP & WRS Project | Bangalore (Mar 2025)
  SCADA development (Plant SCADA 2023 R2) and M580 Hot Standby PLC programming; SCADA layouts designed as per P&ID with logic based on control philosophy.
• SAS – Substation Automation for RWTP, RODM, ETP | Dangote, Nigeria (Jan 2025)
  Citect SCADA 2018 R2 with relay communication via CID files, LTMR I/O scanning, and MFM serial integration.
• Gas Mixing and Booster System | BMMI Hospet (Nov 2024)
  SCADA development (AVEVA Edge 2020 R2) and M580 PLC programming; project successfully commissioned.
• GNN – Water Treatment Plant | Ghaziabad, Delhi (Oct 2024)
  Plant SCADA 2020 with M580 Hot Standby PLC, developed and commissioned for WTP automation.
• STP 1 & 2 – MBR Based System | Karwar (Jan 2024)
  Plant SCADA 2020 with M580 Hot Standby PLC for water treatment process automation and commissioning.
• NMDC – Geo SCADA Historian Project | Bacheli, Chhattisgarh (Dec 2023)
  Configured Geo SCADA Historian for centralized monitoring and data logging.
• Tata Chemicals – Food Grade to Tyre Grade Conversion | Cuddalore (Aug 2023)
  PLC & SCADA modification work using M340 PLC and Vijeo Citect 2015.
• CPCL – Wagon Loading System | Chennai (Jan 2023)
  Quantum PLC (Unity Pro) integrated with Vijeo Citect 2015 for wagon loading automation and commissioning.
• ISRO – Casting & VM8 Plant | Sriharikota (Sep 2022)
  Citect SCADA 2018 with M580 Hot Standby PLC, assisted in development and commissioning during learning stage.

• ISPW - Industrial Standard Panel Wiring
• SCADA-PLC Communication & Interfacing Software
• Allen Bradley (AB) → iFIX Interfacing
• Schneider Electric → InTouch Interfacing
• GE Fanuc → FactoryTalk Interfacing
• Universal OPC Communication → KEPWARE OPC Software
• Documentation & Reporting
• Technical Documentation – Writing PLC logic descriptions, SCADA manuals
• Wiring & System Architecture Diagrams – Creating clear layouts for troubleshooting
• FAT & SAT Reports – Preparing structured test reports for validation
• Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
• Systematic Debugging – Identifying and resolving SCADA, PLC, or field device issues
• Root Cause Analysis – Finding the source of failures in automation systems
• Real-Time Decision Making – Managing unexpected issues during commissioning
• Communication & Coordination
• Team Collaboration – Working with field engineers, control system teams, and third-party vendors
• Client Interaction – Explaining automation processes, SCADA visualization, and PLC logic to clients
• Cross-Department Coordination – Ensuring smooth integration of hardware, software, and network systems
• Time Management & Workflow Optimization
• Meeting Deadlines – Ensuring projects move from FAT to SAT on schedule
• Efficient Workflow – Structuring PLC logic and SCADA tags for easy troubleshooting
• Avoiding Downtime – Planning PLC/SCADA updates with minimal process disruption

• NATIONAL WORKSHOPS
• Participated in the workshop on “DCS, PLC OVERVIEW “organized by YOKOGAWA TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
• Participated in the workshop on “Electronic Debugging”, as a part of national level technical fest conducted by ADI SHANKARA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY.
• NATIONAL SUMMITS
• Volunteered I-ACT in association with ISA Bangalore section in ASIET , KALADY
• Volunteering activity done in Virtual IEDC SUMMIT 2021 at ADI SHANKARA Institute of Engineering and Technology on January 2021.