Principal task and Responsibilities: - Perform laboratory experiments to optimize critical process parameters to make process robust. - Process feasibility study, cycle time estimation, capacity mapping, material compatibility test etc. for implementation in plants. - Process safety analysis, scale-up studies and technology transfer. - Plant support for process troubleshooting, debottlenecking, effluent reduction, utility reduction (energy conservation) etc. - Business/marketing support by meeting various API PSD demands of customers. - Basic engineering for new projects – preparation of PFD, budgeting of the project, evaluation of mass & energy balances, utility & effluent load evaluations, equipment MoC & capacity selections, etc. - Detailed engineering for new projects – preparation of P&ID and layouts, equipment design, preparation of technical datasheets & design basis, ordering of the equipment, line size calculations, preparation of instrument datasheets & automation philosophy etc. - Process simulations and operation studies using chemical engineering softwares (Aspen, ANSYS etc.). - Preparation of effluent treatment and solvent recovery schemes. - Co-ordinate with project department and vendors for the CAPEX projects. - Technology evaluation and conducting trials to study its feasibility and applicability. - Identifies ways to streamline and/or improve processes – Operational Excellence. - Participate in safety studies like HAZOP and preparation of documents like HAZOP report & HIRA. - Design of the manufacturing facility and providing technical support to project team during execution & commissioning. In the absence of the job holder the designee assigned by the reporting manager would be responsible for carrying out the above responsibilities.
