I&C tech

Company Description Power Mech Projects Limited, founded in 1999, is a multinational engineering and construction services company with a strong focus on the power sector. Starting with a small team, it has grown to employ over 10,000 direct and 20,000 indirect team members across diverse projects. The company delivers end-to-end services for power plants, including construction, erection, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, refurbishment, and modernization for a wide range of technologies and capacities. Power Mech has expanded into related infrastructure sectors such as civil and architecture, railways, irrigation, transmission and distribution, cross-country piping, steel and aluminum, oil and gas, hydrocarbons, hydropower, and spare part manufacturing. This breadth of operations offers technical professionals opportunities to work on complex, large-scale projects in India and abroad.
Role Description The I&C (Instrumentation & Control) Technician role is a full-time, on-site position based in Cuddalore. The technician will install, calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation and control systems for power plant and industrial equipment, ensuring accurate measurement and reliable control of process parameters. Day-to-day tasks include interpreting P&IDs and wiring diagrams, performing routine inspections, troubleshooting faults, replacing or repairing instruments, and supporting commissioning activities for new and upgraded systems. The role involves close coordination with electrical, mechanical, and operations teams to minimize downtime, meet safety and quality standards, and support continuous, reliable plant performance. The technician will also document maintenance activities, maintain records, and follow established procedures and safety regulations.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, control valves, and PLC/DCS-based systems.
Candidates should possess practical skills in installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of field instruments and control panels in power plants or heavy industrial environments.
Candidates should possess the ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and equipment manuals.
Candidates should possess familiarity with safety practices, permit-to-work systems, and compliance with relevant electrical and instrumentation standards.
Candidates should possess effective communication and teamwork abilities to coordinate with operations, electrical, and mechanical teams during maintenance and commissioning.
Diploma or ITI in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or a related discipline; prior experience as an I&C technician in power, oil & gas, or process industries is highly beneficial.
Candidates should possess basic computer literacy for reporting, documentation, and use of maintenance management systems; willingness to work in shifts and in field conditions as required.

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