Prashant Mishra

Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer (10+ Years Experience)

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YavatmālMember since September 6, 2026

Siemens SPPA-T3000Yokogawa CENTUM VPLogic TuningLoop OptimizationPrecision CalibrationFault DiagnosisTemperature TransmittersMerrick/Stock Belt Scale CalibrationMill Reject System (MRS) automationBently Nevada Vibration MonitoringDurag Flame ScannersControl Valves (Fisher, ABB, Siemens)Smart PositionersDome Solenoid Operated Valve (SOV) modificationsSAP PM ModuleHARTModbusProfibusLOTO5SAllen-Bradley PowerFlex seriesSiemens variable frequency drivesHART CommunicatorsLoop CalibratorsMultimetersInterlock logicFlow compensation methodologiesIndustrial safety standards

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Siemens SPPA-T3000Yokogawa CENTUM VPLogic TuningLoop OptimizationPrecision Calibration

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Result-oriented and highly analytical Instrumentation & Control Engineer with 12+ years of extensive experience in large-scale Thermal Power Plant automation, commissioning, and predictive/preventive maintenance. Proven expertise in managing 800 MW Supercritical Units utilizing Siemens SPPA-T3000 and Yokogawa CENTUM VP DCS platforms. Adept at optimizing plant reliability, streamlining maintenance workflows via SAP PM, and troubleshooting critical control loops.

Demonstrated success in executing field engineering modifications, logic tuning (including square root extraction/compensation), and managing comprehensive plant work management systems to maximize uptime.

Experience

Senior Instrumentation Engineer - NTPC Ltd. – Lara Super Thermal Power Plant (2 x 800 MW)

(2024-05)

Lead core instrumentation maintenance, loop optimization, and logic troubleshooting for 800 MW supercritical units on the Siemens SPPA-T3000 DCS platform.
Manage end-to-end daily maintenance workflows using SAP PM, handling Permit to Work (PTW) generation, material reservation, and technical closure to ensure zero compliance gaps.
Drive breakdown, preventive, and predictive maintenance of critical field transmitters, significantly minimizing process hunting and enhancing loop stability.
Champion plant safety by conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Tool Box talks, maintaining an incident-free record during critical operations.

Instrumentation Engineer - Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (4 x 135 MW)

(2014-05 - 2024-04)

Executed 10 years of comprehensive maintenance, calibration, and loop checking for diverse field instruments, specializing in DP type level transmitters, flow elements, and high-precision sensors.
Managed and optimized automated sequential instrumentation for Coal Handling Plants (CHP), Ash Handling Plants (AHP), and Mill Reject Systems (MRS), including complex pneumatic dome systems.
Successfully implemented high-impact field modifications, including Dome SOV system modifications and belt scale zero/span error compensation, eliminating recurring operational bottlenecks.
Performed precision calibration, loop tuning, and advanced fault diagnosis for premium control valves and smart positioners from Fisher, ABB, and Siemens.
Handled technical closure of thousands of maintenance work orders and safety permits within SAP, aligning field operations with standard operating procedures (SOPs).