Company Overview: A leading dairy processing industry specializing in milk-based products such as ghee, butter, cheese, paneer, and flavored milk, and operating 25 TPD, 30 TPD, and 40 TPD milk powder plants, along with integrated ETP, WTP, and refrigeration systems.
Professional Summary
Instrumentation & Control Engineer with 10 years of progressive experience in erection, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation and automation systems within the dairy, powder plant, and utility sectors. Skilled in project execution, process optimization, and automation upgradation to enhance production quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety norms.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Team Leadership: Leading a team of 4 instrumentation engineers and 2 technicians, ensuring smooth plant operation and effective problem-solving.
- Process Improvement: Analyzed current equipment performance, identified inefficiencies, and implemented automation and instrumentation upgrades to improve production quality and minimize costs.
- Project Execution: Reviewed P&ID diagrams, datasheets, and automation documentation for process and utility equipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance during execution phases.
- Instrumentation Expertise: Skilled in installation, calibration, and maintenance of a wide range of instruments including sensors, transmitters, flow meters, steam valves, and control systems, with complete documentation and record maintenance.
- Critical Spares Management: Developed and maintained inventory of critical instrumentation spares to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Automation Development: Designed and implemented logic control strategies (PLC/SCADA) for production and utility plants, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.
- Training & Development: Conducted hands-on training sessions for operators and technical staff on instrumentation handling, software usage, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensured all instrumentation and control activities complied with GMP, HACCP, and ISO standards for food safety and quality assurance.
- Project Highlights: Successfully commissioned multiple projects including milk powder plants (25 TPD, 30 TPD, 40 TPD), flavored milk plants, and paneer processing lines.