Siva Raj

Instrumentation & Control Engineering professional with 15 years of progressive experience

Talent

ThiruvallurMember since July 29, 2026

End-to-end ownership of instrumentation engineering deliverables (P&ID, datasheeDCS/PLC/ESD system architecture, configuration, and integration managementInstrument index, I/O database governance, and engineering documentation controlVendor coordination for FAT/SAT, technical evaluation, and design validationPlant-wide instrumentation maintenance strategy using RCM / RBI principlesPredictive & preventive maintenance planning for field instruments and control sRCA (Root Cause Analysis)MTBF improvement and chronic failure reduction initiativesCommissioning planning and execution of instrumentation systemsLoop checking, SAT/FAT, logic validation, and startup supportShutdown/turnaround planning and execution with cross-functional teamsDCS/PLC systems (ABB / Honeywell / Emerson / Yokogawa)Control valves, MOVs, actuators (Fisher, Masoneilan, AUMA, Rotork)Smart transmitters, analyzers, and vibration monitoring systems (Bently Nevada)HART / Fieldbus diagnostics using handheld communicators (375/475/Trex)Team leadership and supervision of technicians/engineersVendor and contractor managementCross-functional coordination with operations, safety, and process teamsBudget planning and spare parts optimization

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Instrumentation & Control Engineering professional with 15 years of progressive experience in automation maintenance, commissioning and reliability engineering across Refinery, Petrochemical, Power Plant and Process industries. Demonstrated capability in leading instrumentation maintenance teams, managing shutdown/turnaround activities, and driving plant reliability improvement programs. Experienced in end-to-end ownership of DCS/PLC/ESD systems, field instrumentation, control valves, and analyzer systems.

Proven track record in reducing plant downtime, improving equipment reliability (MTBF/MTTR), and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using RCM approach. Adept at coordinating with operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, and vendors to ensure safe and efficient plant performance. Strong leadership exposure in team management, troubleshooting governance, budget optimization, and execution of large-scale commissioning and maintenance programs.

Experience

Assistant Manager – Maintenance - Philips Carbon Black Ltd - Chennai

(2022-06)

Responsible for the Instrumentation and Control maintenance of Carbon Black manufacturing lines (Line 1, 2, 3, 4) with a production capacity of 540 MT/day. Managed the maintenance and operational integrity of the Captive Power Plant (2 x 12 MW), ensuring reliable power for both internal consumption and external export. Driving maintenance efficiency and maximizing the operational uptime of high-production chemical and power units.

Manager – Projects - Summits Hygronics Pvt Ltd - Coimbatore

(2021-02 - 2022-04)

Led the full project lifecycle (Installation, Testing & Commissioning) for PSA – Oxygen Generators and Air Dryers across various industrial projects throughout India.

Ensured timely execution and successful commissioning of utility systems.

Manager - Instrumentation - Reliance Industries Limited - Jamnagar

(2015-09 - 2019-09)

Worked in SEZ Refinery PX4 (Para Xylene Plant) commissioning and startup activities for 2216 KTA PX and 528 KTA Benzene production units. Managed instrumentation activities for Delayed Coker Unit handling 220 kBPSD production capacity.

Involved in shutdown maintenance, safety shutdown jobs, turnaround planning activities.

Instrumentation Engineer - BGR Energy Systems Ltd - Rajasthan

(2011-09 - 2014-01)

Project: Kali Sindh Thermal Power Plant unit (2 x 600 MW). Client: RRVUNL, Government of Rajasthan.

Executed installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems for a large-scale power generation project.

Instrumentation Engineer - Doosan Heavy Industries Ltd - UAE

(2009-07 - 2011-01)

Project: JEBEL ALI 'M' Power and Desalination unit (2000 MW). Client: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), UAE.

Contributed to the commissioning and startup of a major combined power generation and desalination complex in the Middle East.

Instrumentation Engineer - ABT Industries Ltd - Coimbatore

(2009-01 - 2009-07)

Supported instrumentation maintenance and operations for the dairy manufacturing unit, which processes 2 lakh liters of processed and packaged milk daily.