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COMPILED BY: MOHAMED UWAISE (INSTRUMENT ENGINEER WORKING FOR OIL AND GAS
PROJECTS)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SYNOPSIS
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CONCLUSION
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1)SYNOPSIS:
Dear Brothers & Freshers;
This article is Specifically Prepared to Guide Indian Fresh Graduates of B.E/B TECH/DIPLOMA
(Instrumentation Engg ,E.I.E,ICE,ECE OR EEE) who are interested to get a Job & to Become an
Successful Instrumentation Engineers in any one of the Below mentioned Instrumentation
Career Fields
The below drafted Guidance will be Greatly helpful to aspiring High school students; Fresher
graduates & Our Brothers who need to find an Career & to know Job Demand & Scope In
Instrumentation & Control System Field. Also help Experienced Instrumentation & Control
professionals to know about the Various Professional Development Tools.
NOTE: The below Guide is also useful for Multinational Candidates by following the Article Tips,
Studying the Similar Courses and applying in Similar Industries(as noted in article) available in their
Countries.
Strategy for Getting an Instrumentation Job as a Fresher:
1) Attend the Training Courses conducted by the Institutes & get the certification. The course fee
may vary from 30 thousand INR to 40 thousand INR, dont worry about money think its your
Valuable investment to differentiate from other Competitors.
2) Follow the Ideas giving by Coaching Institutes to find an Initial Job, of course some Institutes
provide placement Assistance.
3) Apply in JOB Website & Join Professional groups specifically designed for Freshers ( also
mentioned in End of this article- PG15)
Note for Freshers: In this rapidly changing world, it is very important to Think Different in
order to stay ahead of global competition.Additional training courses related to your branch of
study in addition to basic Education qualification is necessary which helps u to distinguish you from
other competitors in Interview. These were the strategies I Followed by Myself when I was a
Fresher that help me get a First job in a good company.
http://www.intergraph.com/products/ppm/smartplant/instrumentation/
(2) Field design which includes Calculation of Cables, Junction box , Marshalling Cabinets, Instrument
Location etc.
(3) Drafting Mainly on Autocad or Autoplant for drafting all the drawing such as P &ID, Instrument
Location Plan, JB drawing, Marshalling drawing etc.
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JOB SCOPE:
For entering into this
field u have to do INTOOLS (also called as SMART PLANT
INSTRUMENTION ) Software as mentioned in below Institutes. This software is the latest one used
in Instrumentation Design for the large scale oil and gas projects used by most of the MNC like
TECHNIP, FLUOR, BECHTEL, Foster wheeler SAMSUNG ETC.
Training Institutes will provide training and they will give some tips to enter into design field (like some
of the design companies name, how to search instrumentation design jobs)
REFER APPENDIX1:DATABASE- SMALL SCALE & MNC EPC (DESIGN) COMPANIES IN INDIA (USING INSTRUMENT
DESIGN ENGINEERS)
(3) Defining and producing enough information for Programmer for Communication Protocols like
Profibus, DeviceNet,Modubus,OPC. This involves interface with Electrical, third party PLCs.
(4) There may be a separate Specialist/Engineer for third party packages like Vibration Monitoring,
Anti Surge Control, Vendor packages for process like Air Compressors etc.,
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(5) Process Fire & Gas which includes System selection (SIS), Detectors like Gas, H2S & Fire. There
may be a separate Fire & Gas Specialist if the project is big.
JOB SCOPE:
For this field you have to do PLC, SCADA ,DCS COURSES and then Try to enter into small
automation Companies as mentioned in Appendix 2 & after 4-5 years Experience you can skip in
MNC AUTOMATION COMPANIES like ABB, SIEMENS, HONEYWELL, YOKOGAWA,
INVENSYS,EMERSON, SHNEIDER ETC
REFER APPENDIX2: DATABASE-SMALL SCALE & MNC AUTOMATION COMPANIES IN INDIA
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I would like to segregate these on two accounts. One for Project and second for Manufacturing
facility (Plant).
For Projects mainly there is a requirement of Lead Engineer and Specialist who may over sees ,
review and Interface with EPCs. There may be or may not be a separate Instrumentation Engineer
or Control Engineer. The skill set and Knowledge required are
(1) Preparation and Review of Guidelines and Specifications such as Control Philosophy
(2) Guide EPC & Vendor and provide recommendation where ever there is a Technical clarification.
(3)Define scope, man power requirement and schedule requirement from I &C perspective
(4)Provide input to HAZOP and SIL Assignment
(5)Ensure Deliverables like P&ID, Datasheets, Configuration are in Compliance with Standards and
Guidelines .
(6) Coordinate with key stake holders within organization such as Operations and Maintenance,
Project and outside organization such as EPC and Vendor.
For Manufacturing facilities , mainly there is requirement for Commissioning Specialist when the
plant is being started. In Running plant there is a requirement for Instrument Supervisor or
Maintenance Engineer who manages Instrument Technicians who troubleshoots field Instrument
related problems. There is also Control/Automation Specialist who does the System job which
includes DSC, SIS, PLC programming and modify the Control schemes for on going Sustainable
projects. There is a Lead Automation Specialist/Engineer also who manages these Specialist and
participates in HAZOP/SIL and other reviews. The Lead also look after Sustainable project review and
its implementation at site.
4)STANDARDS FOR AUTOMATION
Standards are like DNA. They are the basic building blocks for all technology and economic
systems.Standards play a key role for an Automation Professional as a useful tool and thats why I
thought to write an article on it.
OGP ( International Association of Oil & Gas Producers) has created an excellent report on Standards
used in Automation.
OGP has distilled this knowledge and here is the link to download for Free.
http://www.ogp.org.uk/pubs/427.pdf
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Management etcYou can start discussion by creating asking questions and replying if you know the
answer. There are vendor specific groups also like Delta V also.
Include all the companies you worked for and the Educational institutions you studied in your profile.
This will help you to network with your colleagues and co-workers. LinkedIn is one of the most
powerful tools in the world of social media.
YOU TUBE
You Tube has revolutionized the way we see video. Lets say if you want to know the principle of
Magnetic flow meter, just type in the search and you will see a video explains that. Whether, you are
interested in product knowledge or theory behind any principle , just search You Tube. Even, lectures
of prestigious IIT ( Indian Institute of Technology ) are found at You Tube.
ONLINE INSTRUMENTATION MAGAZINES
i) www.controlglobal.com
ii) ISA Intech Magazine www.isa.org/intech
iii)http://www.automation.com/
iv) http://www.controleng.com/magazine.html
CONCLUSION
Having these tools in arsenal, it really useful. However, not all the information on the Internet is
correct. One should know the source and use judgment before using that. The best way it can work
for you is to ask for expert opinion on new product or technology you are introducing in your company
or clarify interpretation on clauses of a standard or maintenance strategy etc. . Do not ask an
information which you can get directly from a vendor or by googling.
Hope, you enjoy reading this post and start using these tools if not used earlier.
5)Professional Development Certificates for Inst& Control Professionals
INTRODUCTION
So many professionals asked me about Certifications in Instrumentation and Control field. This post is
an answer to their questions. I would like to shed some light on why professional certification is
important, Which are the choices and some of the strategies which have worked for me to prepare for
these certificates.
WHY ?
Why do we have to obtain these certificates though we have enough experience and skill?
The reply is about creating personal brand. Distinguishing yourself from the crowd. Just like Sony,
Apple and Lexus are brands, we can create our own brand by obtaining these certifications. Brand
gives you premium. Secondly, it provides credibility, which is by third-party like ISA ,CFSE .Hiring
managers have now so many choices with professionals for a particular job. You can
create better impression about yourself to these hiring managers not only for jobs, but also for pay
rise.
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Definitely, right experience and skills are required for job and no certificate can replace
that. However, these certificates can complement to that. This shows commitment towards
continuous improvement and strive for excellence. Polls have shown that higher education definitely
gives you higher salary, similarly these certificates will provide you an edge and leverage to ask for
higher pay/salary. Here is the details if you want to know more.
http://www.automation.com/career-job-center/automation-2011-salary-survey-results
HOW ?
CAP/CCST
Once you get B.E or BTECH or Diploma in ( Instrumentation) the next certification can be CAP
(Certified Automation Professional), CCST( Certified Control System Technician) and/or CFSE
(Certified Functional Safety Expert)/CFSP.
CAP is the certificate provided by ISA (International Society of Automation). According to ISA
website, CAPs are responsible for the direction, definition, design, development/application,
deployment, documentation, and support of systems, software, and equipment used in control
systems, manufacturing information systems, systems integration, and operational consulting.
CAP details are at:
http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Products_and_Services/Certification3/Certified_Automati
on_Professional1/Certified_Automation_Professional.htm
To write CAP exam, one must study all seven domains: Feasibility study, Definition, System design ,
Development, Deployment and Operation & Maintenance. In addition to distribution of questions in
these seven domains, there are seven Technical categories, which are: Basic Continuous Control,
Basic Discrete, Sequencing and Manufacturing Control, Advance Control, (Reliability , Safety and
Electrical), Integration and Software, Deployment and Maintenance and Work structure.
If you would like to know some more details on PE and CAP, this article from Control magazine will
help you.
http://www.controlglobal.com/articles/2008/pe_cap_certification0810.html
You can find CCST details at:
http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Products_and_Services/Certification3/Certified_Control_
Systems_Technician/Certified_Control_Systems_Technician.htm
CFSE/CFSP/TV Functional Safety Engineer
If you are doing work related to Safety Instrumented System (SIS) then CFSE or CFSP is the way to
go. According to CFSE website:
This certificate ensure that personnel performing SIS life-cycle activities are competent as required by
the IEC 61508, 61511 and 62061 standards.
The reason that one should become CFSE/CFSP is that standards require a proof of qualification to
insure safety knowledge & skill are up-to-date, and some companies now require CFSE holders to
oversee safety projects & CFSP holders to execute them.
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http://www.tuvasi.com/en/trainings-and-workshops/tuev-rheinland-functional-safety-program
PMP
Other than, these certificates, Project Management Professional (PMP) by PMI (Project Management
Institute) can be pursued if the work demands project management like many Automation companies
like Honeywell, Emerson & Invensys asks PMP for the Project Manager job handling project related
to Automation.
Here is the link:
http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/AboutCredentialsPMP.aspx
STRATEGIES
Now, I will discuss some of the strategies which must be used in Preparation of Certification
EXAMINATION.
(1) Consult the person who has already done such certificates and asked their advice in method of
preparation of these certificates.
(2) Buy/obtain the training material as suggested by these organizations.
(3) Take training class if you can afford or your company pays for that.
(4) Create group and discuss. I personally feel that this really helps as one can share the learning and
discuss doubts.
(5) Make a schedule and read every day. i.e, 25 pages on normal day and 150 pages on weekend.
Discipline is the key to success.
(6) Practice and PracticeKeep practicing online questions or written questions. Treat as if you are
giving real exam.
Hope this post will inspire at least one person to obtain any of these certificates. If you are looking for
job with Handsome salary Package, this is the right time to prepare for these certificates.
6)APPENDIX1: DATABASE -DESIGN COMPANIES IN INDIA (USING INSTRUMENT DESIGN ENGINEERS):
www.avineon.com
http://www.konstelec.com/ (MUMBAI)
http://www.shroffconsultants.com/ (MUMBAI)
www.pipecon.com (MUMBAI)
www.iepcindia.com
www.simonindia.com (NEW DELHI)
http://www.kriyaacon.com (Chennai)
http://www.spectrumworld.net/ (MUMBAI)
www.indconengineering.com (MUMBAI)
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17.
www.maruthiengg.com (Chennai)
www.dakshinengineering.com
www.sstindia.net
www.vrindaconsultants.com
www.vrindaconsultants.com/engineer_consulting.html
www.dasturco.com
www.shriramepc.com
www.kavyaprojects.com
COMPANY NAME
HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER
AHMEDABAD
JACOBS
BANGALORE
BANGALORE
BANGALORE
BANGALORE
PRAXAIR
BANGALORE
S & B INDIA
BANGALORE
CHEMTEX
BANGALORE
ATKINS
BANGALORE
VALDEL
BANGALORE
BARODA
ABB
L&T SARGENT & LUNDY
BARODA
BARODA
BARODA
LINDE
L&T CHIYODA
HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER
BARODA
CHENNAI
JACOBS
HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER
CHENNAI
CHENNAI
DOW CHEMICALS
CHENNAI
FICHTNER
CHENNAI
CHENNAI
FOSTER WHEELER
L&T-ECC
CHENNAI
MOTTMAC
CHENNAI
PETROFAC
CHENNAI
SAIPEM
CHENNAI
TECHNIP
CHENNAI
CHENNAI
CHENNAI
WABAC
L&T VALDEL
MCDERMOTT
TYPE
JV
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
JV
JV
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
JV
FOREIGN
MNC
JV
JV
FOREIGN
MNC
JV
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
JV
FOREIGN
HEAD QUARTERS
USA
USA
UK
INDIA-USA
INDIA-USA
USA
USA
USA
UK
USA
SWITZERLAND
INDIA-USA
GERMANY
INDIA-JAPAN
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
GERMANY
USA
INDIA
UK
UK
ITALY
FRANCE
INDIA
INDIA-USA
USA
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MNC
CHENNAI
L&T - RAMBOLL
CHENNAI
RAMBOLL
CHENNAI
DELHI
ABB
DESEIN
DELHI
DELHI
HYUNDAI ENGG
DELHI
LG ENGG
DELHI
SAMSUNG ENGG
DELHI
TRIUNE - SAIPEM
DELHI
CTCI
DELHI
ALSTOM
DELHI
JACOBS
DELHI
FOSTER WHEELER
DELHI
MITSUBSHI
DELHI
DELHI
DAEWOO
DELHI
S & B INDIA
DELHI
HATCH
DELHI
URS CORPORATION
DELHI
FARIDABAD
CDI
L&T (LNTENC)
FARIDABAD
ABB
GURGAON
BECHTEL
GURGAON
DOOSAN
GURGAON
FLUOR
GURGAON
HOLTEC
GURGAON
GURGAON
PETROFAC
GURGAON
GURGAON
GURGAON
CH2MHILL
SIMONS CARVES, PUNJ LLOYD GROUP
JV
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
INDIANETHERLAND
NETHERLAND
SWITZERLAND
INDIA
INDIA
S.KOREA
KOREA
S.KOREA
ITALY
TAIWAN
USA
USA
USA
S.KOREA
INDIA
S.KOREA
USA
Canada
USA
USA
INDIA
SWITZERLAND
USA
S.KOREA
USA
INDIA
S.KOREA
UK
USA
USA
UK
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GURGAON
CAIRN ENERGY
HYDERABAD
HYDERABAD
HYDERABAD
KOLKATA
KOLKATA
FOSTER WHEELER
M.N.DASTUR
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
AKER KVAERNER
BECREL
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
CHEMTEX
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT INDIA LTD
(DCIL)
ESSAR
MUMBAI
FICHTNER
MUMBAI
IBI CHEMATUR
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MCDERMOTT
MECON LTD
MUMBAI
MOTTMAC
MUMBAI
PETROFAC
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
SNC LAVLALIN
STONE WEBSTER ROLTA
TATA CONSULTING ENGRS (TCE)
MUMBAI
TECHNIMONT ICB
MUMBAI
TECHNIP KT
MUMBAI
TOYO
MUMBAI
UDHE
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
SANVIK
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
SAND WELL
PYRAMID PROJECTS
TRIUNE PROJECTS
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
JV
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
JV
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
JV
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
INDIAN
FOREIGN
MNC
INDIAN
UK
UK
AUSTRALIA
INDIA
USA
INDIA
NORWAY
INDIA-USA
USA
INDIA
INDIA
GERMANY
NORWAY
USA
INDIA
INDIA-JAPAN
INDIA
USA
INDIA
UK
UK
USA
CANADA
INDIA-USA
INDIA
ITALY
FRANCE
JAPAN
GERMANY
AUSTRALIA
USA
UK
INDIA
INDIA
USA
INDIA
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NOIDA
PUNE
TECHNIP KT
CHEMTEX
PUNE
UDHE
PUNE
FOREIGN
MNC
JV
FOREIGN
MNC
FOREIGN
MNC
FRANCE
USA
USA
USA
LOCATION
(044)
65639445, 2625
2082
HORNBILL SYSTEM
PVT LTD
CHENNAI
CEMA AUTOMATION
INDIA PVT LTD
VASUNDARA
AUTOMATION &
ENGG SERVICES
CHENNAI
CHENNAI,
HYDERABAD,BANGALO
RE
www.cemaltd.in
Naraiuran Controls
India PVT Ltd
Chennai, Coimbatore
http://www.naraiuran.com
Base automation
Technolgies Pvt Ltd
CHENNAI
http://www.baseautomation.co.in/
http://www.megatechcontrol.com
MEGATECH
CONTROL LTD
Micromax Systems Pvt
Ltd
PH NO
WEBSITE
+91 44 2268
1130
http://www.vasundara.com/
+91 98409
93090 / 91
CHENNAI
http://www.micromaxindia.com
TRICHY(TAMILNADU)
MUMBAI
http://www.siemens.co.in/en/jobs_careers/index
.htm
ABB INDIA
HONEYWELL
AUTOMATION INDIA
LTD(HAIL)
YOKOGAWA INDIA
LTD
BANGALORE
http://www.abb.co.in/
SCHNEIDER INDIA
Gurgaon
Emerson INDIA
DELHI,MUMBAI,PUNE
INVENSYS INDIA
CHENNAI
ROCKWELL INDIA
NOIDA
PUNE
BANGALORE
http://honeywell.com/sites/acsIndia/Careers/Pages/careers.aspx
http://www.yokogawa.com/in/cp/recruitment/inrecruitment-en.htm
http://www.schneiderelectric.co.in/sites/india/en/careers/careers.page
http://www.emerson.com/enIN/contacts/pages/default.aspx
http://www.careers.invensys.com/en
080 41586000
044-42240000
http://in.rockwellautomation.com/
LOCATION
CHENNAI
WEBSITE
http://www.eandi.biz/
WWW.MIRAJINSTRUMENTATION.NET
PUNJLLOYD
www.punjlloydgroup.com
www.larsentoubro.com
UDHE
http://www.uhdeindia.com/
http://www.engineersindia.com/
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TECHNIMONT ICB
http://www.ticb.com/
http://www.technipindia.com/
Chennai
CHENNAI
NEW DELHI
http://www.bgrcorp.com/careers.php
http://www.pmsc.co.in/
www.simonindia.com
http://www.essarprojects.com/
www.iepcindia.com
SHRIRAM EPC
CHENNAI
www.shriramepc.com
www.lancogroup.com
http://www.jalindia.com/
TATA PROJECTS
www.tataprojects.com
IVRCL
http://www.ivrcl.com/
GMR
http://www.gmrgroup.in/
NAGARJUNA CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENT
INDIA LIMITED
http://www.ncclimited.com
http://www.pdilin.com/
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10.CONCLUSION:
I Hope this Article will inspire & Help at least one Fresher to find a new Job as a Fresher and to
become a Successful Instrumentation or Automation Engineer in any one of above mentioned
fields.
Keep Learning, Keep Applying And Keep Succeeding
GOOD LUCK JOB HUNTING
Prepared By;
Mohamed Uwaise- Instrumentation Engineer Working for Oil & Gas Projects.
DATE: 20 AUG 2013