Shivshankar Sahu
St Catharines,ON
Summary
Controls & Automation Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in PLC-based systems, instrumentation, and industrial automation. Strong background in troubleshooting control systems, I/O signals, sensors, and electrical issues during commissioning and operations. Experienced in control panel wiring, system testing, and supporting automated equipment in industrial environments with a focus on reliability, safety, and minimal downtime.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.
India, India
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Commissioned and troubleshot PLC/DCS systems for a 28-vessel automated plant.
- Performed I/O checks, loop testing, and calibration for 200+ instruments.
Installed and wired control panels and field instruments. - Diagnosed and resolved control system issues during startup.
- Verified alarms, interlocks, and safety systems.
- Worked with teams to improve system performance.
- Ensured safety compliance including LOTO procedures.
Instrumentation & Controls Associate
Develop Smart Inc.
St. Catharines, Canada
09.2025 - Current
- Supported PLC-based elevator and HVAC automation systems by assisting with control logic setup and troubleshooting.
- Interpreted electrical drawings and schematics to resolve field issues.
- Worked with sensors, actuators, and control panels to ensure proper operation.
- Assisted in diagnosing electrical and control-related issues during commissioning.
- Coordinated with teams and maintained system documentation.
Engineering Intern
Nice Consultancy
Thane, India
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in preparing loop diagrams and control documentation.
- Supported design review and engineering tasks.
Engineering Intern (Operations & Utilities)
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL)
Mumbai, India
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Gained exposure to operations in a public sector manufacturing environment
- Assisted engineers in monitoring instrumentation and basic maintenance activities
- Learned safety procedures and compliance requirements
Project Management Intern
Second Bind Inc.
Toronto, Canada
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported operations and process improvements.
- Assisted in tracking project progress.
- Automated workflows using Power Automate.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Advanced IT Project Management
Lambton College
Toronto, ON05-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation
University of Mumbai
India06-2021
Technical Skills
- PLC & Automation: PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens – exposure), I/O checks, basic programming support, HMI/SCADA
- Electrical & Controls: Control panels, wiring, relay logic, motors, VFDs, schematics & P&IDs
- Instrumentation: Pressure, flow, temperature, level devices; calibration & loop checking
- Troubleshooting: Electrical faults, sensors, control systems, root cause analysis
- Systems: Automated equipment, robotics exposure, Ethernet/IP, Modbus
- Tools: AutoCAD, SAP, MS Project, multimeter, loop calibrator
- Safety: LOTO, WHMIS, CSA standards, Ontario Electrical Code (familiar)
Certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Leadership Experience
Vice President – Project Management Guild, Lambton College, Toronto, ON, January 2024 - August 2024
- Coordinated events and tracked deliverables across teams, Helped improve documentation and tracking processes
Timeline
Instrumentation & Controls Associate
Develop Smart Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Project Management Intern
Second Bind Inc.
01.2025 - 04.2025
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.
08.2021 - 07.2023
Engineering Intern
Nice Consultancy
04.2021 - 07.2021
Engineering Intern (Operations & Utilities)
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL)
12.2018 - 01.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Advanced IT Project Management
Lambton College
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation
University of Mumbai