Job Description

1. Strategy & Governance
   • Define and roll out C&I/Automation strategy platform standards, architecting, lifecycle & obsolescence plan, and technology roadmap (APC, analytics, digital).
   • Govern engineering standards & MOC, documentation quality (P&IDs, C&E, loop sheets), and audit readiness.
   • Build and manage capex/opex budgets, inventory/spares policy, and vendor panels.
2. Reliability & Operations Excellence
   • Ensure high availability of DCS/PLC/SCADA/Historian, SIS/ESD, and F&G; drive PM/RCM, calibration compliance, alarm management.
   • Lead plant‑wide bad‑actor elimination, MTBF/MTTR improvement, and turnaround/shutdown C&I planning.
   • Champion control loop performance and APC/optimization initiatives to improve OEE and reduce energy/variability.
3. Projects & Commissioning
   • Own C&I deliverables for major brownfield/greenfield projects: URS, FEED/detail, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handover.
   • Manage EPC/SI performance, interface management, and ensure OTIF delivery within cost and quality gates.
4. Safety & Compliance
   • Ensure functional safety lifecycle (IEC 61511): SIL determination, verification, proof testing, bypass governance, and V&V.
   • Drive PHA/HAZOP/LOPA closure; ensure hazardous area compliance (ATEX/IECEx) and instrument integrity.
   • Maintain calibration and data integrity standards (e.g., pharma GxP/Part 11 where applicable).
5. Cybersecurity & OT/IT Convergence
   • Establish OT cybersecurity controls (IEC 62443 aligned): asset inventory, baselining, hardening, patching, backups/DR, remote access governance, segmentation (zones/conduits).
   • Partner with IT for network architecture, identity, incident response, and monitoring.
6. People & Capability
   • Build a high‑performing C&I organization workforce planning, skills matrix, training, and succession.
   • Coach Managers/Leads; drive a culture of safety, problem‑solving, standardization, and continuous improvement
7. Stakeholder & Commercial Management
   • Align with Production, QA, EHS, Finance, Procurement on priorities; communicate risks/mitigations.
   • Own AMCs, MSAs, SLAs, and negotiate vendor performance and total cost of ownership.

• System availability (DCS/PLC/SIS/SCADA), OEE contribution, and energy/utility savings
• MTBF/MTTR trend, bad‑actor closures, alarm KPIs (rate, standing alarms, EEMUA/ISA targets)
• Calibration/Proof‑test compliance (%) and audit findings closed on time
• Project OTIF, cost variance, and startup curve to stable operations
• Cybersecurity posture (backup/restore success, patch currency, incident count, recovery time)
• MOC & documentation compliance, change success rate, zero unapproved bypasses
• Talent metrics (skills matrix coverage, attrition, internal promotions, training hours)

• Education: B.E./B.Tech (Instrumentation/Control/Electronics/Electrical with controls) or higher.
• Experience: 12–18+ years in C&I/Automation with 5+ years leading teams/managers or large programs.
• Industry: Process (chemicals, pharma, oil & gas, power, metals, FMCG) or discrete manufacturing with complex automation.
• Nice to have: Exposure to multi‑site governance or corporate standards role.