Automation Engineer – Cement Plant
About the role
A well-established and reputed cement manufacturing organization is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Automation Engineer to strengthen plant-wide automation and process control operations. The role requires hands-on expertise in PLC/DCS systems, SCADA/HMI platforms, and troubleshooting within a cement manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain plant-wide automation systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
- Perform programming, configuration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting to ensure continuous plant availability.
- Optimize control logic and automation parameters to improve:
- Production efficiency
- Process stability
- Energy utilization
- Maintain and update key technical documents, including:
- Control logic diagrams
- I/O lists
- System architecture diagrams
- Configuration and change records
- Support commissioning activities, system upgrades, and automation enhancements.
- Diagnose and resolve real-time automation issues to ensure minimum downtime and stable operations.
- Integrate and manage control systems with:
- Field instruments
- Electrical systems
- Process control systems
- Collaborate closely with E&I, Mechanical, and Production teams for seamless plant operations.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in PLC programming, including:
- Siemens S7 / TIA Portal
- Rockwell Studio 5000 (preferred)
- Working knowledge of DCS systems, such as:
- Siemens ECS (preferred)
- ABB
- Rockwell / Allen Bradley
- Experience in SCADA & HMI configuration and troubleshooting
- Strong experience with cement plant systems including:
- Kiln, clinker, grinding operations
- Plant-wide process control instrumentation
- Exposure to VFD systems such as ABB & VACON
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and integration practices
- Ability to read and interpret:
- P&ID diagrams
- I/O drawings
- Automation architecture and system documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in:
- Electrical / Electronics Engineering
- Instrumentation / Automation Engineering or related discipline
- Experience Requirement:
- Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on experience in cement plant automation
- Demonstrated expertise in PLC/DCS programming and plant-level troubleshooting
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability
- Ability to work effectively under high-pressure plant environments
- Excellent coordination and communication skills
- Proactive mindset toward continuous system improvement and optimization
- High ownership and accountability in delivering operational results
Benefits
- Competitive and negotiable salary based on experience
- Additional benefits as per company policy
Schedule
Full-Time
Contact Information
Email: vacancy@odinepal.com
Email: vacancyatodinepal@gmail.com
Email Subject: Application – Sr. Automation Engineer (Cement Plant)
Submit:
- Updated CV
- Brief cover note highlighting relevant cement automation experience and systems handled
This is a confidential hiring assignment being managed on behalf of a leading cement manufacturing organization. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
Opportunity to work in a large-scale integrated cement plant
Exposure to advanced automation and control technologies
Direct contribution to plant efficiency, uptime, and performance improvement
Apply before: June 27, 2026 12:00 am
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