Pradeep Kori
Instrumentation Engineer Oil & Gas Sector
Bokaro,JH
Summary
Instrumentation Engineer specializing in field instrumentation for gas exploration plants, with work commissioning systems per year across calibration of 21–40 instruments per month, commissioning, and preventive maintenance. Programs Siemens Step 7 PLCs, runs loop checks per commissioning project and interlock testing, and resolves 9–12 faults per month in transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and PLC/DCS interfaces to support uptime and safety compliance. Prepares audit-ready documentation and supports reliable operation across safety-critical systems.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Engineer
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Bangalore
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted in assembly and wiring of control panels, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Conducted testing simulations on manufacturing floor to validate panel functionality and operational performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve issues during control panel testing, enhancing production efficiency.
Instrumentation Engineer
Siemens Energy
02.2024 - Current
- Programmed Siemens Step 7 PLCs (OB/FB/DB logic) and executed interlock testing.
- Key Responsibilities- Maintenance & Troubleshooting - Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation systems, including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and PLC/DCS interfaces.
- Diagnose and resolve faults in field instruments, control panels, and communication networks to minimize downtime.
- Ensure calibration and testing of instruments to maintain accuracy and compliance with safety standards.
- Commissioning & Installation - Lead commissioning activities for new instrumentation systems, ensuring proper integration with plant control systems.
- Supervise installation of field instruments, junction boxes, and cabling, adhering to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Validate system functionality through loop checks, interlock testing, and performance verification.
- Operational Support - Collaborate with Siemens Energy teams to implement automation solutions and optimize plant processes.
- Maintain documentation Commissioned new instrumentation systems, ensuring seamless integration with plant automation.
- Reduced downtime through optimized preventive maintenance schedules.
- Prepared audit-ready documentation for commissioning and compliance inspections.
Instrumentation Engineer
Cairn Oil & Gas (Lakshya Powertech)
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on field instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed calibration and testing of fire and gas monitoring systems, maintaining safety compliance and operational accuracy.
- Enhanced system uptime and safety standards through timely maintenance and calibration activities, contributing to overall operational safety.
Instrumentation Engineer
Reliance Industries Ltd (Sombansi Enviro Engg)
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Conducted testing of fire & gas detection systems, shutdown systems, and analyzers (NOx, CO, Emerson).
- Tested fire & gas detection systems, shutdown systems, and analyzers (NOx, CO, Emerson) to ensure compliance and safety standards.
- Field Instrument Installation, Commissioning, Calibration, Loop Testing of all System.
- Maintained and troubleshot HMI, PLC, RTU, and SCADA systems to ensure operational reliability and system performance.
- Maintenance of Compressor Control systems, Gas engine control systems, Emergency shutdown systems, Fire & Gas detection systems etc.
- Maintenance and Calibration of Emerson CEMS O2/SOX/NOX Gas Analyzer systems.
- Calibrated and maintained various field instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analytic measurements to ensure accurate and reliable data.
- Operation &Maintenance of instrumentation system including PLC and SCADA.
- Monitoring equipment performance, analyzing failure and taking correcting action to avoid recurrence.
- Testing and calibration of all the fire and smoke detectors and fire and gas detection system.
- Carry regular LLF visits in the plant to identify potential failures.
- Integrated HMI systems with field instruments and controllers for improved functionality.
- Troubleshooting faults and coordinating corrective actions
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Takshshila Institute of Engineering &Technology
Jabalpur05-2023
High School Diploma -
Anuppur Polytechnic Institute
Anuppur Madhya Pradesh 05-2016
Skills
Preventive & breakdown maintenance
Calibration
Loop checks
FAT/SAT
Interlock testing
HART communication
SIL verification
Foundation Fieldbus
Hazardous area classification
Cause and effect matrix
P&ID interpretation
I/O list preparation
Control valve maintenance
PLC programming
SCADA/HMI/RTU operation
Fire & gas systems
VFD integration
Commissioning support
Instrument installation
Compliance documentation
Fault diagnosis
Plant reliability optimization
Root cause analysis
Permit to work
As-built documentation
Instrument commissioning
SCADA/HMI operation
Work permit administration
Cause and effect review
Hazardous area inspection
Declaration
I declare that the above information provided by me is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Details
- Employment Status: Full-time
- Permanent Address: Word No. 3, At Kandoha, Post-Khairha, Distt. Shahdol, M.P. – 484110
Certification
I am done my certification on PLC programming from IAI institute - taken online course from IAI institute
Timeline
Instrumentation Engineer
Siemens Energy
02.2024 - Current
Instrumentation Engineer
Cairn Oil & Gas (Lakshya Powertech)
10.2023 - 02.2024
Instrumentation Engineer
Reliance Industries Ltd (Sombansi Enviro Engg)
09.2019 - 10.2023
Trainee Engineer
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Bangalore
03.2017 - 03.2018
B.Tech - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Takshshila Institute of Engineering &Technology
High School Diploma -
Anuppur Polytechnic Institute