How to lead a new team (control system team)
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There are two new teams, each responsible for the DCS/PLC ITCC GDS control systems of two different devices. In total, there are 20 people, including control system engineers and technicians. The skill level of these employees is quite low; 75% of them do not know how to configure the systems. However, they can handle simple tasks related to working with on-site instruments to resolve issues. Everyone can come and discuss it; if you encounter such a situation, how would you organize, manage, and improve things?
First of all, the job responsibilities must be clear: team leaders, those in charge of internal operations, those in charge of external operations, and professional engineers must all perform their respective duties. Second, establish production and operation regulations for each device ； Thirdly, strengthen team building, so that everyone can work together effectively, offer ideas and suggestions, and address the practical problems encountered within the team. Let’s talk about these first
Also, if the company has a technical support team, you can seek their technical assistance for DSC/PLC configuration.
Some are responsible for the field work, while others are in charge of system configuration; those working in the field are instrument technicians, and they should be involved in the maintenance tasks； The configuration personnel won’t be able to do it; you might consider contacting the DCS or PLC manufacturer for training
1 Function allocation: engineers, team leaders, instrument technicians. 2 System requirements: such as interlock management, configuration modification management, etc. 3 Strengthen training in both software aspects (configuration, SOE analysis, alarm analysis, etc.) and hardware aspects (cabinet composition, component failure handling, routine maintenance, etc.). 4 It is also necessary to have an understanding of the on-site instruments and the process flow.
Fighting wolves? It takes so many people for two systems like DCS and PLC. Two people are enough at most.
For maintaining control systems, it’s not the number of people that matters, but their expertise. For a coal chemical project with over 30,000 I/O points and five units, the control system team consists of only five people.
It is mainly the shift rotation of team members. The leader sets the operation mode. Could you tell me how you assign staff over there?
For configuration work, one person on duty at night is sufficient; there are dedicated people responsible for maintenance outside. By the way, is your company a state-owned enterprise? With so many employees, you must be quite wealthy. We have 9 operating units and over 100 tanks, and yet for the 4 new units we have, there are less than 30 people in total, who handle everything from on-site maintenance and repairs to indoor configuration and supervision of the new units
75% of people are not skilled in configuration; why not assign them to the field instrument panels?
Not many people are needed for configuration, as the likelihood of problems is low; however, more personnel are required for the field instruments :)