The Senior Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and execution of all instrumentation activities in the power plant. This role ensures the highest levels of equipment reliability, process control, and regulatory compliance. The position requires advanced technical knowledge, team leadership, and experience with large-scale instrumentation systems in power generation environments.
Leadership & Team Oversight – Lead multi-disciplinary teams including mid-level supervisors and technicians across shifts.
Instrumentation Strategy – Define and enforce best practices for calibration, diagnostics, maintenance, and documentation.
Advanced Troubleshooting – Resolve complex instrumentation and control problems affecting plant performance.
Outage Management – Take full ownership of instrumentation activities during planned shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency outages.
Asset Reliability Management – Drive continuous improvement initiatives for instrument reliability and lifecycle cost reduction.
Safety & Compliance Leadership – Ensure all work is performed according to HSE standards and regulatory requirements.
Interface with Engineering & OEMs – Collaborate with project engineers, OEM vendors, and automation specialists on system upgrades and modifications.
Data-Driven Maintenance – Use trend analysis, diagnostics, and performance metrics to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance.
Supervise the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all instrumentation systems including sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and control valves.
Plan and allocate tasks across instrumentation teams, ensuring compliance with plant performance targets and maintenance KPIs.
Ensure availability and calibration of test tools and maintain traceable calibration records.
Lead instrumentation scope of work during major equipment overhauls or new system integration.
Evaluate and approve instrumentation changes, ensuring compatibility with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
Review incident reports, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Ensure full documentation of maintenance activities and review technical reports for accuracy and completeness.
Mentor junior and mid-level personnel and conduct technical training as needed.
Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
8–12 years of experience in instrumentation maintenance and supervision within a power plant or heavy process industry.
In-depth knowledge of DCS/PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Yokogawa) and smart instrumentation.
Expertise in interpreting P&IDs, loop diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and control narratives.
Experience in ISO 9001/14001/45001 and regulatory audits preferred.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
High proficiency in maintenance planning and risk assessment.
Effective communication and reporting skills.
Strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.