Empowering Engineers Through Community and Knowledge

From Field Instrumentation to Total Project Management.

Hello, and welcome to Engineers Diary.

If you are reading this, you probably know that textbook engineering and plant reality are two very different things. My mission at EngineersDiary.com is to bridge that gap. Whether you are troubleshooting a control loop, managing a Greenfield setup, or preparing for an ISO audit, I am here to share the practical checklists and “lessons learned” that you won’t find in a classroom.

The Professional Journey

My career has been a steady climb from the shop floor to the boardroom.

• The Technical Foundation (2009 – 2017): My roots are in the field. I started my journey with Petrochemical Industries where I spent years getting my hands dirty with maintenance and commissioning. I specialized in the heavy lifting of automation: maintaining Yokogawa CS3000 DCS, configuring VFDs (ABB, Yaskawa), and managing Nucleonic Gauges.
• The Managerial Shift (2017 – 2021): I served as Manager of Instrumentation. Here, I moved beyond maintenance to design—establishing calibration labs, managing cGMP documentation, and overseeing the installation of Rockwell and Siemens PLC systems.
• The Strategic Leader (2021 – Present): Currently, I am the Manager of Technical Services. My role has expanded to encompass the entire lifecycle of Greenfield and Brownfield projects—managing Civil, Mechanical, Process Design, and IT infrastructure. I focus on resource allocation, budgeting, and delivering projects on strict timelines.

Why Trust My Advice?

I believe in backing up experience with rigorous validation. My insights are supported by industry-recognized certifications:

1. Project Management: Certified by IIM Indore (2023 Batch).
2. Safety Authority: Certified Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) by BARC Mumbai, specializing in Nucleonic Gauges.
3. Process Improvement: Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Operational Excellence Manager.
4. Compliance Expert: I am a Certified Internal Auditor for four major ISO standards:
   • ISO 9001:2015 (Quality)
   • ISO 14001:2015 (Environment)
   • ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety)
   • ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management)

What You Will Find Here

On this blog, I dissect the challenges I face daily in the plant:

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): How to troubleshoot logically without guessing.
• Project Management: Real-world strategies for managing change (MOC) and project scope.
• Process Optimization: Using data (and tools like Google Data Studio) to drive energy conservation and efficiency.

Let’s Connect

I am always open to discussing new technologies, complex project challenges, or consulting opportunities.

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• Email: devendrasingh28@gmail.com