Job Description
Lead and oversee the commissioning of automation and control systems to ensure all equipment operates safely, reliably, and in accordance with design specifications before plant start-up.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the commissioning, testing, and start-up of DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and field instrumentation systems.
* Verify automation systems against engineering design documents, P&IDs, control narratives, and functional design specifications.
* Perform loop checks, I/O checks, interlock verification, cause-and-effect testing, and functional acceptance tests.
* Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/DCS logic and process control parameters.
* Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process commissioning teams to ensure integrated system performance.
* Diagnose and resolve automation and control system issues during pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
* Support vendor Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and performance guarantee tests.
* Ensure compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and commissioning protocols.
* Prepare commissioning procedures, testing records, punch lists, and final commissioning reports.
* Provide technical support during plant start-up, stabilization, and performance optimization.
* Train operations and maintenance personnel on automation system operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
* Support final handover of automation systems to the operations team with complete documentation.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
* Extensive experience in automation commissioning for industrial plants, preferably in pulp & paper, petrochemical, power, or process industries.
* Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, industrial communication networks, and field instrumentation.
* Experience with leading automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Rockwell).
* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills during plant commissioning.
* Familiarity with international safety and commissioning standards.
* Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* A contract-based during project phase, with a high chance of permanent during operation & maintenance phase.
* Willing to be placed in OKI, South Sumatra.
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