We are seeking for a Mid-Level Automation Supervisor oversees the daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of automation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms. The role involves hands-on technical work, supervision of technicians, support during commissioning, and ensuring high system reliability, safety, and availability.
Monitor and supervise the functioning of control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI).
Support plant operations by ensuring automation systems perform as per required process parameters.
Analyze and resolve control system malfunctions and alarms.
Supervise and perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of automation hardware and software.
Diagnose faults in PLCs and SCADA/DCS systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Schneider).
Maintain backups of PLC/DCS programs and ensure system configurations are up to date.
Assist in loop checking, I/O testing, and commissioning of new systems or modifications.
Review control panel wiring, logic diagrams, and automation architecture.
Participate in FAT/SAT activities and support integration with field instruments.
Lead a small team of automation technicians and ensure proper task execution.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and plant automation protocols.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and IT for control system changes and upgrades.
Update and maintain as-built documentation, ladder logic records, and version history.
Follow MOC (Management of Change) procedures for automation system updates.
Keep logs of system interventions and prepare incident or downtime reports.
Strong hands-on experience with PLC/DCS programming and SCADA/HMI configuration.
Working knowledge of automation software tools (e.g., TIA Portal, RSLogix, Wonderware, WinCC).
Familiarity with communication protocols like Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP.
Good understanding of instrumentation signals and process control loops.
Ability to lead small teams and coordinate cross-functional tasks.
Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation.
4–8 years of experience in industrial automation/control systems, including some supervisory exposure.
Experience with automation systems in continuous/batch process environments is preferred.
Basic understanding of industrial cybersecurity, remote monitoring, and SCADA networking is a plus.