Instrument Foreman

Job Description

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of instrument technicians in the plant.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress of installation, calibration, testing, and maintenance of instruments and control devices.
• Ensure all field instruments (flow meters, pressure / level transmitters, pH / ORP / DO analyzers, temperature sensors, etc.) are maintained in proper working condition.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repairs of faulty instrumentation and control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS).
• Conduct loop checks, signal testing, and assist in commissioning of new systems and instruments.
• Review and validate calibration and maintenance records; ensure compliance with standards and documentation requirements.
• Liaise with electrical and mechanical teams to coordinate interdisciplinary maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and plant HSE policies.
• Maintain inventory of tools, calibration equipment, and critical spare parts for instrumentation.
• Provide on-the-job training, guidance, and support to junior technicians.
• Report equipment issues, work progress, and recommendations to the Instrumentation Supervisor or Engineer.
• Education : Diploma / ITI in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field.
• Experience : Minimum 5–7 years in instrumentation maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role, preferably in sewage or water treatment plants.
• Technical Skills : Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation and control systems. Proficiency in reading P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control schematics. Working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, DCS systems, and process automation. Familiarity with calibration tools and techniques.