About the role

Job Description

Job Role

Lead Automation and Control

Job Grade

Job Purpose

Role holder for all Automation and Control related matters in Petro Retail. For the roll-out, he is responsible for the design of critical elements which connect directly to customers. These elements have a direct bearing on RIL propositions as they are customer facing touch points. His team ensures designs cover the diversity and geographical variance of locations, specifications are safe, operable, cost-effective, reliable and customer friendly with efficient life-cycle cost. With regular updation, the team leverages the latest developments/enhancement in technology to provide competitive advantage to business on continual basis.

Job Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)

Engineer & Implement Projects to meet Business Requirements
- Lead selection of Engineering Consultant from the perspective of Automation and Control Engineering Capability.
- Closely work with Engineering Consultant for areas related to instrumentation domain on engineering of Petro Retail projects.
- Set standards for uniformity across all designs.
- Review & Approve engineering deliverables like Instrumentation & Automation datasheets, specifications, and Installation drawings.
- Review concepts and Sign-off all design and specification documents.
- Approve sizing and selection of instruments.
- Review other discipline inputs like P&ID, vessel drawings, piping isometrics, underground conduit layouts etc.
- Approve material specifications for procurement.
- Understand Business requirements and finalise design basis incorporating latest technology providing competitive edge to business.
- Validate TBE/TR for Control Systems and Instrumentation.
- Participate in vendor evaluation and qualification.
- Approve technical bid packages, technical evaluation and participate in technical negotiations.
- Provide resolution to escalated field issues related to engineering, conduct field audits and suggest necessary corrective action during construction.
- Review terms and conditions and DOR related to Engineering and Contract documents.
- Finalise execution keeping in mind cost optimisation and project timelines.
Design and Implement Profit Improvement Opportunities (PIO)
- Understand operational requirements and provide competitive engineered solutions.
- Value engineering without compromising on ESH and operational requirements.
Adoption of Technology Solutions to Gain Competitive Advantage
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings/seminars/Think tank, stay abreast of new trends.
- Research emerging/new products and recommend their applicability to business.
- Engineering analysis of projects to provide: preliminary design, alternatives, life cycle cost leading to equipment selection with appropriate technology.
Process Management towards Operational Excellence
- Advise on major projects and technical matters involving concepts and principles.
- Develop and standardise procedures and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of engineering services.
- Provide technical direction and guidance for all product development.
People Development for Enhanced Capability & Productivity
- Participate in selection, coordinate training and evaluation of assigned personnel.
- Create in-house competency to meet all Engineering needs of Petroleum Business.
- Mentor subordinate to take up higher responsibilities.
- Create a culture within the team for “Value Engineering.”
HSE
- Review and modify engineering designs incorporating latest HSE requirements.
- Ensure design incorporate latest local HSE requirements and are in line with company’s policy.
Customer Satisfaction
- Establish and maintain relationships with required external Vendors/Suppliers/Agencies to ensure that project and engineering requirements are met in collaborative means.
- To provide engineering solution to business enabling customer delight, repeatability.
- Review feedback from internal and external customers and initiate corrective action.

Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills)

Sound knowledge of engineering specifications, project procedures, and work instructions.
Exposure to Plant/Retail Automation and Instrumentation.
Budgeting and cost control.
Multi-discipline knowledge - significance and validation of design inputs.
Value Engineering methodology.
Sound logical and analytical skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Application of knowledge based on past experience.
Ability to impart training.

Key Attributes

No specific attributes listed.

Key Decisions

Finalisation of Design Basis.
Provide technical decision for special projects requiring engineering and HSE expertise.
Recommend technology/standards for competitive advantage.
Provide views on selection of engineering consultant and finalising deliverables.

Experience and Qualifications

Necessary: Degree in Instrumentation Engineering.
Desirable: M.Tech. Exposure to Instrumentation, PLC, DCS, SCADA systems.
Experience: Minimum 20 years in the field of detailed engineering.

```

Lead Automation & Control