Group leader

This person is responsible for receiving process package from Process Technology and converting them to kilo/ pilot plant & commercial scale. This role is responsible for both basic & detailed engineering, kilo lab and pilot plant operations and driving their asset efficiencies. This role will also support HAZOP by studying process safety data converting into interlocks and trips in the proposed design. This role will be also responsible for ensuring engineering equivalence during technology transfer.StrategicKey strategic responsibilities for Technology Transfer include:Defining strategic designs which can contribute to the cost & process efficienciesMaintaining awareness of industry and technology trends to ensure that PI is current in development efforts to supply new and innovative offeringsImplementing new systems & processes to enhance work efficiencyKey strategic responsibilities for Detailed Engineering include:Reviewing and approving all design plans/blue prints proposed by Civil/Electrical & Instrumentation/mechanical/ Process teamsAlign & support the project execution team through proper planning of projects on cost, time, quality and safety parametersPP/KL OperationsPlanning optimum use of available production facilities/circuitsOperational & FinancialKey operational & financial responsibilities for this role include: Planning and conducting feasibility studies, scale up studies and technology transfer leading to a successful process handover at commercial scale Providing support to Process Technology in developing any special equipment needed in lab workOverseeing operations of Pilot Plant to verify the processes on pilot scale and development of data required for design of commercial scale plantsAssisting in developing and updating process design manuals and procuring design softwareDrive the development of the Basic Engineering Package (BEP)Define objectives for scale up trialsProviding suggestions about new technologies/systems and its implementation at commercial levelEnsuring quality, yield and productivity at kilo lab and pilot plant level before transferring the process to productionConducting analysis of different parameters for process improvementsEnsuring timely release of SOP and other documents for new productsEnsuring that all drawings, technical specifications, floor plans meet statutory regulations and various government compliance requirements Providing guidance to PP/KL Head in ensuring fulfilment of market/customer requirement by producing right quality of material as per business planEnsuring effective utilization of manpower, utility, raw materials etc. in pilot plant & kilo labSupport HAZOP by studying process safety data and converting into interlocks and trips in the proposed designDevelop KPIs to measure the performance of Technology Transfer to ensure high productivity among subordinatesMaintain budgets and ensure adherence to the budgetEnsure achievement of cost saving initiatives to achieve targeted savings in time frameCo-ordinate with Asset Planning and Business Development team to fix the circuit plan at kilo lab & pilot plant levelsCollaborate with Analytical Services Lead for effective Technology TransferPeopleRecommend initiatives for building requisite skills & competencies through focused professional development and capability building initiatives for the Technology Transfer functionReview workforce capacity gaps within the Technology Transfer function and ensure timely recruitment in alignment with Corporate HR policiesActively sponsor, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, the performance management process of the teamRecognize & reward excellent performers & affirm key contributions of employees toward the achievement of goals & objectives of the teamInspire & motivate employees through demonstrated commitment to PI’s values, vision & mission and exemplifying effective leadership, initiative and persistence needed to accomplish goals and objectivesExperience & Qualification Required:B. Tech/M. Tech – Chemical Engineering from Institutes of repute like IIT/NIT20-25 years of technology transfer & operational experience, Good understanding of process safetyKnowledge of Process Design, Scale up and commissioning of commercial plantStrong experience of managing Technology Transfer operations and process safety