Technologist - PTA

Job Description Template Job Description Template Job Role ID 47005970 Job Role Text Sr Technologist PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) Sub-Functional Area ID Sub-Functional Area Text Functional Area ID Functional Area Text Job Grade H Job Accountabilities Duties & Responsibilities Support to manufacturing for achieving performance targets. Lead the technology input into the root cause analysis of complex process/engineering issues. Define improvements and upgrades in existing processes / equipment / technologies to reach higher capacities, higher process efficiencies. Identify, justify and prioritize plant improvements for PIOs, CAPEX, REVAMP projects, including major projects (new plants) and support its implementation with focus on following : Review process-engineering documents as part of Basic Engineering and Detail Engineering. Evaluation of external technologies for improvement schemes as well as for new plants Review of Process Design Package of Technology Licensors Preparation of Design Basis documents and Process Design Packages for in-house developed / conceptualized improvement schemes Participation in PHA reviews (HAZID / HAZOP) Evaluation of vendor technical proposals including cost-benefit analysis Review of vendor documents post order. Preparation / review of Operation Manuals, SOPs and SOCs. Catalyst / chemicals / additives / fuels evaluation. Audit and benchmark plant/ product / energy performance. Ensure achievement of set milestones for pilot / scale up studied. Anticipate constraints / trends in technology and product application range and review and recommend alternatives for implementation. Participate in commercial plant trial. Develop, validate, customize & maintain simulation / APC models. Preparation of final technology comparison reports. Participate in PSM activities. To coach/mentor and support the on-boarding and development of the GETs (technology) Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills) Has a thorough knowledge of chemical engineering, codes, and standards, and of process technology in respective domain. Works independently, takes independent actions on technical issues within the field of expertise. Actively communicate and network in own plant, site, with project team(s) and technology network, makes expert contributions at meetings within RIL: networks and influences colleagues across a broader range of disciplines and department/project teams. Good interpersonal skills Complex problem-solving skills Process Skills: Process Design Review-Skill Level Creating Design Standard- Awareness level Process Simulation- Skill level Pinch Analysis-Skill level CW Network- Skill level Flare Network- Skill level Key Attributes (Experience and Qualifications) Bachelors or master's degree in chemical engineering Relevant industrial experience (10-15 years) with good technical background and good communication skills. Reliance Certified Chemical Engineer (RCCE) certification will be an added advantage Combination of experience in Operation and Technology (either CTS and/or Technology CoE) is desirable