Deputy Manager

We at Yara are part of a global network collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world s key challenges - resource scarcity food insecurity and environmental change About the Unit For over a century Yara has worked to feed the world and protect the planet and our mission is to do this in a responsible and sustainable way Yara delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment Their fertilizers and crop nutrition programs help produce the food required for the growing world population Yara s industrial products and solutions reduce emissions improve air quality and support safe and efficient operations Founded in Norway in 1905 Yara has a worldwide presence with production and sales and services operations across countries i e America Europe Africa and Asia with more than 17 000 employees sales to 150 countries and sales revenue of more than 14 billion USD Safety is always the top-most priority Yara Fertilizers India Pvt Ltd is a 100 subsidiary of Yara International ASA Yara has supplied fertilizers as well as fertilizer raw materials to the Indian market for over two decades Yara India has continuously strengthened its footprint in Western and Southern India by providing Crop nutrition solutions with combination of Premium products and Knowledge through unique Farmer centric approach Yara s philosophy is to connect with thousands of farmers at the grass root level and has a strong commitment to serving the agriculture sector in India thereby improving the livelihood of Indian farmer To leverage on this and to expand into the northern eastern geographies of India Yara acquired Tata Chemicals 1 2 MN MT Urea plant in UP Northern India With this acquisition Yara India s scale of operation has grown significantly Role and Responsibilities Technical Functional Responsibilities Monitor urea plant operations to ensure adherence to design limits Integrity Operating Windows IOWs and process parameters initiate corrective or preventive actions as required Review laboratory results identify deviations and implement timely corrective measures Conduct technical studies performance analyses and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability Ensure full compliance with SOPs IMS YMS PSM guidelines monitoring schedules and approved work instructions Lead and support the shift team during critical operations start-ups shutdowns emergencies and turnaround activities Conduct routine plant inspections to identify abnormalities hazards leakages and housekeeping gaps ensuring timely resolution through corrective actions Coordinate with the Maintenance team for safe handover execution and completion of maintenance activities in line with SWP and safety protocols Perform troubleshooting of operational issues and manage process upsets to minimize downtime Maintain comprehensive operational documentation including logbooks daily production reports and shift handover notes Exercise authority to initiate partial or complete shutdowns when safety environmental or operational risks arise Provide structured on-the-job training to team members and new joiners aligned with departmental KPIs and Yara values Raise maintenance job notifications review daily plans and manage process orders through SAP Oversee shift rosters attendance and leave management ensuring adequate manpower allocation Support overall employee capability building and developmental initiatives in coordination with the Manager HESQ Responsibilities Ensure strict compliance with SWPs SOPs checklists safety talks and Lock Out Tag Out LOTO requirements Conduct and document structured risk assessments LMRA SJA RA-1 RA-2 What-if and lead toolbox safety talks Identify and report HESQ deviations safety hazards near misses and Behavior-Based Safety BBS observations in the Synergi portal and participate in incident investigations as assigned Ensure availability readiness and correct usage of safety equipment and PPE including online air masks breathing apparatus BA sets and Automated External Defibrillators AEDs Maintain and update IMS procedures work instructions and safety documentation Drive high housekeeping standards through regular inspections and follow-up actions Process Safety Management PSM Compliance Ensure full adherence to PSM elements by Committing to HESQ excellence Understanding hazards and associated risks Effectively managing risks Learning continuously from experience Preferred Skills Sound process knowledge and operational expertise of process plant Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Familiarity with SAP and computer-based plant systems Knowledge of IMS and hazardous waste regulations Commitment to continuous improvement and safety compliance ERP Systems SAP online Portals i e HESQ Advance knowledge of MS Office and AI tools Education Experience Education Bachelor s degree B Tech B E in Chemical Engineering from a recognized and reputable college university Consistent academic performance with a minimum of 60 marks in 10th 12th and B Tech Experience Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in process industries Experience in a urea manufacturing plant or similar continuous process industry preferred Hands-on exposure to DCS operations process monitoring and control systems in fertilizer or related industrial environments will be an added advantage Contact details Muskan Jain- Human Resources Apply no later than December 9 2025 Knowledge grows through differences Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing but also the smart thing to do To deliver on this Yara has firmly anchored Diversity Equity Inclusion DE I in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D I ambassadors networks As part of our recruitment process where permitted by local law we may conduct reference and background checks These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated