Technical Lead – Process Controller

Quest GlobalBengaluru, KarnatakaOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 6 days ago

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Job Requirements

Role Summary

Responsible for leading process control and automation initiatives to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Provides technical leadership for process optimization, advanced control, and digital transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead process control engineering activities and automation projects. Develop and implement control strategies, standards, and philosophies. Optimize processes through PID tuning, APC, MPC, and analytics. Support DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS, and ESD systems. Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance. Lead commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and RCA activities. Collaborate with Operations, Process, Instrumentation, and Maintenance teams. Ensure compliance with HSE, cybersecurity, and industry standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor degree in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical & Instrumentation, or Control Engineering. 12-18 years of experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Refining, or Petrochemical industries, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

Technical Skills

DCS (Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa, Siemens, ABB), APC/MPC, PID tuning, Functional Safety (IEC 61511), SIS/ESD, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, AspenTech, PI System, and process optimization.

Key Competencies

Technical leadership, problem solving, project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

Success Measures

Improved plant reliability, increased throughput, reduced downtime, enhanced energy efficiency, successful project delivery, and regulatory compliance.

Work Location:

· Bangalore

Work Experience

DCS (Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa, Siemens, ABB), APC/MPC, PID tuning, Functional Safety (IEC 61511), SIS/ESD, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, AspenTech, PI System, and process optimization.