Assistant Manager (Instrumentation & Automation) — Projects
Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities
Nagpur, Maharashtra, IndiaFull timePosted Jul 31, 2026
Job description
JD — Assistant Manager (Instrumentation & Automation) — Projects Reporting To: Project Head Location: Butibori (Site) Role Purpose To lead and execute Instrumentation & Automation scope for project activities at site, ensuring timely completion, safe execution, proper documentation, and commissioning readiness, with strong coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
(Bullet Points)
- Plan and execute instrumentation installation works at site (field instruments, impulse/sampling lines as applicable, junction boxes, panels, cabling, terminations) as per approved drawings and project plan
- Coordinate and support automation system implementation (PLC/SCADA/HMI or equivalent) including IO planning, integration support, and readiness for start-up
- Drive testing & commissioning readiness for instrumentation/automation (calibration, loop checks, functional checks, signal verification) and close punch points
- Coordinate with PMC and Project Consultant for scope clarity, drawing clarifications, site queries, and timely closure of observations
- Coordinate with vendors/service providers for manpower planning, material readiness, execution sequencing, and completion commitments
- Ensure work completion with required quality standards, safety compliance, and timeline adherence
- Maintain and control site documentation (calibration records, test sheets, checklists, approvals, as-built markups, handover documents) required for smooth commissioning/handover
- Support internal user department during pre-commissioning and start-up to ensure stable operation and issue closure
- Coordinate with Purchase team for technical inputs (specifications, scope confirmation, technical evaluation support), delivery follow-up, and documentation needed for procurement closure
- Coordinate with Finance team for bill processing/payment follow-up by ensuring required supporting documents (measurements/work completion confirmations/approvals) are ready as per process
- Provide daily progress updates, highlight risks/constraints early, and support Project Head with reporting and prioritization Skills Required
- Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation & automation execution and commissioning support
- Ability to interpret and work with drawings/documents (instrument list, loop drawings, layouts, wiring diagrams, IO list, basic control logic understanding)
- Hands-on approach for site coordination, issue resolution, and work-front management
- Vendor handling, follow-up discipline, and execution planning mindset
- Strong documentation discipline and good reporting skills
- Strong safety mindset and quality focus
- Good communication and coordination with multiple internal teams Preferred Qualification & Experience
- BE/BTech/Diploma in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical / Automation
- Typically 6–10 years relevant experience in industrial projects (pharma/process industry preferred) Benefits JD — Assistant Manager (Instrumentation & Automation) — Projects Reporting To: Project Head Location: Butibori (Site) Role Purpose To lead and execute Instrumentation & Automation scope for project activities at site, ensuring timely completion, safe execution, proper documentation, and commissioning readiness, with strong coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
(Bullet Points)
- Plan and execute instrumentation installation works at site (field instruments, impulse/sampling lines as applicable, junction boxes, panels, cabling, terminations) as per approved drawings and project plan
- Coordinate and support automation system implementation (PLC/SCADA/HMI or equivalent) including IO planning, integration support, and readiness for start-up
- Drive testing & commissioning readiness for instrumentation/automation (calibration, loop checks, functional checks, signal verification) and close punch points
- Coordinate with PMC and Project Consultant for scope clarity, drawing clarifications, site queries, and timely closure of observations
- Coordinate with vendors/service providers for manpower planning, material readiness, execution sequencing, and completion commitments
- Ensure work completion with required quality standards, safety compliance, and timeline adherence
- Maintain and control site documentation (calibration records, test sheets, checklists, approvals, as-built markups, handover documents) required for smooth commissioning/handover
- Support internal user department during pre-commissioning and start-up to ensure stable operation and issue closure
- Coordinate with Purchase team for technical inputs (specifications, scope confirmation, technical evaluation support), delivery follow-up, and documentation needed for procurement closure
- Coordinate with Finance team for bill processing/payment follow-up by ensuring required supporting documents (measurements/work completion confirmations/approvals) are ready as per process
- Provide daily progress updates, highlight risks/constraints early, and support Project Head with reporting and prioritization Skills Required
- Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation & automation execution and commissioning support
- Ability to interpret and work with drawings/documents (instrument list, loop drawings, layouts, wiring diagrams, IO list, basic control logic understanding)
- Hands-on approach for site coordination, issue resolution, and work-front management
- Vendor handling, follow-up discipline, and execution planning mindset
- Strong documentation discipline and good reporting skills
- Strong safety mindset and quality focus
- Good communication and coordination with multiple internal teams Preferred Qualification & Experience
- BE/BTech/Diploma in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical / Automation
- Typically 6–10 years relevant experience in industrial projects (pharma/process industry preferred)