Specialist Standardization (Instrument & Automation)

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Summary of the Role :

Specialist Standardization (Instrument & Automation) is responsible for leading the development, regular updating and maintaining GES – Global Engineering Standards for “Instrumentation & Automation” stream across the organization. This includes all types of field instruments, ICSS – integrated control & safety systems, DCS, PLC & their installation. This position should be well versed with & always updated with all the engineering standards, codes, latest industrial practices, new developments for Instruments & Automation systems used in the chemical process industry. This position is responsible to drive global program for Standardization for “Instrumentation & Automation”. And with GES usage & implementation, drive improve operational safety, achieve cost reduction by collaborating with global stakeholders within operations and procurement organization. This position will collaborate & engage with diverse teams / experts within and outside Lubrizol, to  develop, update & maintain the GES.

Responsibilities :

• Develop maintain & updated GES, guidelines, and procedures. Data sheets for all types of field instruments, ICSS – integrated control & safety systems, DCS, PLC & their installation.
• Take inputs from the Global stake holders to align these GES to leverage Lubrizol’s learning / best practices ensuring a versatile handy document for all the users at all Lubrizol sites.
• Collaboration with the global and regional stakeholders to understand the requirements & priority, expediate the standardization process and meet the overall program advantage to the corporation.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices, set up mechanisms to know the changes in relevant codes for Instrumentation & Automation such as IEC, ISA, NFPA, API, ISO PIP - Process Industry Practices, to continuously update GES & standardization efforts.
• Collaborate with GES colleague to ensure consistency in standardization for all the functions.
• Seek customer feedback, both positive and negative, and provide feedback to the supervision. Make necessary changes / modifications in GES strategy and communicate back.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders within operation and procurement organization leveraging GES to drive improvements in operational safety & cost reduction.
• Support Operation & Engineering team, implement GES at their site across the organization. Interpreting the requirements and converting it into workable solutions. Consistent communication is the key.
• Provide training and support to engineering teams on standard implementation.
• Performing each task from inception to conclusion to the highest possible standards is the essence for the role.

Education

Bachelor’s / master’s degree in instrumentation from a reputed university.

Experience and Skills

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