Shift In Charge

3 weeks ago

Visakhapatnam, India Novopor Advanced Science Pvt. Ltd. Full time

Role - Shift In Charge (Pilot Plant)

Purpose:

  • Monitor shift production activities and supervision of plant personnel.
  • Executing experimental and scale-up batches.
  • Providing accurate process data for process development and scale-up activities.
  • Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
  • Coordination with cross functional Team.

Challenges of the role:

  • Managing complex, small-scale, variable process operations with a focus on safety and quality.
  • Responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of pilot plant
  • Acting as the key link between R&D/process engineers and plant operations during the shift
  • Balancing experimental process conditions with production timelines.
  • Handling frequent process changes and maintaining accurate documentation.
  • Training and motivating shift personnel to follow best practices and adapt to new processes.
  • Reacting promptly to unexpected process deviations or equipment malfunctions.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and lead all pilot plant activities
  • Execute experimental and scale-up batches as per process instructions and trial protocols (SOP)
  • Ensure strict compliance with EHS standards, conduct toolbox talks, and enforce proper PPE usage.
  • Ensure cleanliness, housekeeping, and equipment readiness for successive trials.
  • Maintain accurate batch records, logbooks, and process data for analysis and reporting.
  • Train and mentor plant operators/technicians on new processes and safety procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and safety.
  • Adjust process parameters as required to achieve experimental objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Monitor and record critical process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, etc.) in logbooks and shift reports.
  • Analyze deviations from standard operating conditions and take corrective action or escalate to supervisors/R&D teams.
  • Respond effectively to emergencies (leaks, spills, equipment failure, etc.) and initiate corrective measures.
  • Participate in risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and safety audits for pilot plant processes.

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of chemical processes, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
  • Good understanding of process safety and industrial best practices.
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Effective communication and reporting skills.
  • Ability to interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs.
  • Hands-on approach and problem-solving mindset.

Position Specification

Education: B.E/ B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

Nature of Experience: Fine chemicals, Specialty chemicals, Batch process industry

Duration of Experience: - 5 to10 Years

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