Control & Instrumentation Engineer with 5+ Years Experience

Shashank Saha

Control & Instrumentation Engineer

n ***************@*****.*** n 914******* n Obra, Uttar Pradesh Career Objective

To obtain a challenging position as a Control & Instrumentation Engineer where I can utilize my expertise in DCS operations, field instrumentation, and control system maintenance to enhance plant reliability, safety, and performance.

Professional Summary

A results-oriented Control & Instrumentation Engineer with over 5 years of experience in commissioning, operation, and maintenance of Emerson Ovation and Alstom (ALSPA) DCS systems for 2 660 MW thermal power plants. Skilled in troubleshooting DCS and field instrumentation issues, analyzer calibration, logic interpretation, and trend/SOE-based fault diagnostics for continuous plant improvement. Technical Expertise

DCS Systems & Operation: Emerson Ovation and Alstom ALSPA DCS – proficient in troubleshooting field-side and control-side issues.

• Skilled in I/O configuration, mapping, and loop checking for accurate signal processing.

• Experienced in checking and verifying permissive signals for safe start-up and shutdown sequences.

• Handling interlocks and safety logics to prevent process deviations and ensure system reliability.

• Executing forcing and manual overrides for operational testing or emergencies while maintaining safety compliance.

• Analyzing DCS trends and Sequence of Events (SOE) for fault diagnostics and process optimization. Transmitters: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, and DP Transmitters Analyzers & Sensors:

• Hands-on experience with ASLD (Air System Leak Detector), FTMS (Flue Gas Flow & Temperature Monitoring System), Furnace Cameras, CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System), Opacity Monitors, and Gravimetric Coal Feeders for combustion optimization and performance monitoring.

• Skilled in calibration, alignment, and maintenance of analyzer probes, feeders, and sensors to ensure precise measurements and environmental compliance.

• Proficient in On Analyzer calibration and validation for process control and boiler efficiency improvement.

• Strong understanding of signal integration, data acquisition, and loop configuration in DCS for accurate real-time process analysis.

Valves & Actuators: Control Valves, Hydraulic Valves, AUMA MOVs, Hydraulic Actuator Calibration Protection Systems: Boiler and Turbine Protection Logic Checking Support Systems: UPS Charger Maintenance, Logic & Signal Diagram Analysis, Excel / MS Office reporting

Professional Experience

Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Miraj Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. Obra C Thermal Power Extension Project March 2024 – Present Instrument Engineer – Woosun Electrics India Pvt. Ltd. September 2022 – March 2024

Maintenance Engineer – Zagson Engineer Limited

April 2021 – August 2022

Maintenance Engineer – Maxxis Rubber India Pvt. Ltd. August 2020 – February 2021

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for C&I; shift handling including both DCS and field instrumentation issues.

• DCS troubleshooting, I/O configuration, loop checking, permissive checking, interlocking, and forcing operations.

• Analyzing DCS trends and SOE data for fault diagnostics and process optimization.

• Calibration of Pressure, Temperature, Flow, and DP Transmitters.

• On Analyzer, Gravimetric Coal Feeder, and other process analyzer calibration and maintenance.

• Maintenance and calibration of Control Valves, Hydraulic Valves, and Hydraulic Actuators.

• Troubleshooting AUMA MOVs and UPS systems.

• Performing logic checks, interlock verification, and field loop testing.

• Preparing reports and maintaining documentation using Excel / MS Office.

• Supporting shutdown maintenance and interlock verification. Personal Details

• Name: Shashank Saha

• Father's Name: Mr. Pradeep Kumar Saha

• Date of Birth: 02/02/1998

• Languages Known: Hindi, English

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical Engineering Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology and Science, 2020 Key Strengths

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills (DCS & field)

• Excellent understanding of logic, interlocks, and signal diagrams

• Expertise in trend and SOE analysis for root cause identification

• Skilled in field calibration and predictive maintenance

• Proactive approach to equipment reliability and plant safety Declaration

I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Place: Obra, Uttar Pradesh

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