PLC Programmer & Instrumentation Engineer

PLC Programmer / Instrumentation Engineer – Automation & Control

Company: Hindustan Gold Industries
Location: Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad
Department: Instrumentation / Automation
Experience: 2–5 Years

Job Summary

Hindustan Gold Industries is looking for a technically skilled PLC Programmer / Instrumentation Engineer to support automation, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and process control activities in the plant. The candidate should have hands-on experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, field instrumentation, control systems, commissioning, and industrial troubleshooting.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs for plant automation.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
• Work on PLC logic, sequence control, interlocks, alarms, and process automation.
• Perform installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of field instruments.
• Handle pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical instruments, sensors, transmitters, and switches.
• Troubleshoot control valves, actuators, solenoids, and related control components.
• Carry out instrument loop checking, functional testing, commissioning, and start-up support.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, instrumentation drawings, loop diagrams, and control schematics.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Production, and Process teams for automation and plant-related issues.
• Diagnose automation and instrumentation faults and implement corrective actions.
• Support integration of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, and field devices.
• Maintain PLC software backups, calibration records, instrument history, and technical documentation.
• Support preventive and breakdown maintenance of instrumentation and automation systems.
• Participate in automation improvement, process optimization, and equipment modification projects.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, HSE, QA/QC, and plant automation standards.

Candidate Profile

• B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in PLC programming and instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of HMI, SCADA, VFDs, control panels, and industrial automation.
• Experience with field instrumentation, calibration, loop checking, and control valves.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical/control drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, process plant, refinery, chemical, metallurgy, or similar industry preferred.
• Willing to work in rotational shifts.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable commuting to Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad? (Bus facility is provided.)
• Are you comfortable working in rotational shifts?
• Which PLC platforms have you worked on, and what type of PLC programming/troubleshooting have you handled?
• Which instrumentation systems/equipment have you worked on?
• Current Salary
• Expected Salary
• Notice Period

Work Location: In person