Blend & Bulk Technician

-; Raigad; On-site; INR 4,00,000 - 6,00,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy and chemical company in Maharashtra is seeking a Blend & Bulk Operator to manage blending and bulk receipt operations at their facility. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in lube blending, strong mechanical skills, and knowledge of safety protocols. Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, ensuring product quality, and leading contractor teams to meet production targets. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical plans

Competitive compensation

Retirement benefits

Annual vacations

Tuition assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in lube blending and bulk operations.
• Familiar with work permits process and weight compliance.
• Experience with blending tank and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate blending operations and ensure safety compliance.
• Lead contractor teams and ensure production targets are met.
• Perform tank unloading/loading activities adhering to safety guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of blending operations

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Diploma / ITI / Bachelor's degree

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Forklift

Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce driven by pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people, who bring solutions every day to optimise our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

ExxonMobil's affiliates in India have offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai and the National Capital Region. The affiliates supporting the Product Solutions business engage in the marketing, sales and distribution of performance and specialty products across chemicals and lubricants businesses. India's planning teams are also embedded with global business units for business planning and analytics. ExxonMobil's LNG affiliate in India supporting the upstream business provides consulting services for other ExxonMobil upstream affiliates and conducts LNG market‑development activities. The Global Business Center – Technology Center provides a range of technical and business support services for ExxonMobil's operations worldwide. ExxonMobil strives to make a positive contribution to the communities where we operate, and its affiliates support a range of education, health and community‑building programmes in India. Read more about our Corporate Responsibility Framework. To know more about ExxonMobil in India, visit ExxonMobil India and the Energy Factor India.

What role you will play in our team

Blend & bulk operator will be responsible for Finish Lube Blending / Tank Farm (Bulk Receipt) and VII (Viscosity Index Improver) blending operations and bulk operations at the plant located in Isambe, Khalapur. Familiar with lubricants blending operations like ABB, SMB, DDU, SSU. Position also applicable to work in different shifts when required. Responsible for field operations, coordinate safe start‑up and shutdown field and emergencies activities, lead field equipment troubleshooting, and constantly demonstrate ability to apply knowledge & training to improve cross‑units safety, productivity, reliability, and quality to meet plant goals and targets. Coordinate and prioritise the day‑to‑day activities of cross‑unit operations and work‑area checks to ensure operations are carried out safely, flawlessly and efficiently to meet production schedules, OIMS, CIMS, HCP and GPIMS requirements. Responsible to ensure safe working environment and lead contractors team to maintain good housekeeping in the blending area and plant facilities.

Job Location – EM LOBP – Isambe Village, Khalapur, Maharashtra (India).

What you will do

• Demonstrate high competency in cross‑units field operations, coordinate safe start‑up and shutdown field and emergencies activities, lead field equipment troubleshooting, and constantly apply knowledge & training to improve cross‑units safety, productivity, reliability, and quality to meet plant goals and targets.
• Coordinate and prioritise the day‑to‑day activities of cross‑unit operations and work‑area checks to ensure operations are carried out safely, flawlessly and efficiently to meet production schedules, OIMS, CIMS, HCP and GPIMS requirements.
• Carry out daily shift roll‑call to confirm the numbers of contract workers reporting to work and plan, prioritise and assign tasks to contract workers across the units to meet production schedule and Packed & Bulk Raw Material Receipt, Bulk Finish Product Loading and VII Blending Schedule.
• Lead Safety, Quality and Reliability related briefing, i.e., Safety and Quality Stand‑Down with technicians, TBTs and contract workers.
• Perform tank unloading / loading activity following inspections including safety guidelines.
• Should have sound knowledge of control room activities as well as systems such as SCADA & PLC.
• Lead contract workers to ensure that lube products meet specification and equipment is utilised efficiently and flawlessly, adhering to CIMS, HCP and GPIMS requirements while achieving production targets.
• Understand and apply work permit standard flawlessly and conduct responsibilities as defined in OIMS 6.2 Work Permit Standard.
• Perform the responsibilities assigned if involved in process planning, issuing work permits, equipment preparation and returning equipment to service.
• Qualify as a Permit Issuer for different work permits.
• Participate in work permit audits to ensure compliance and that operating areas and equipment are safe for work as per OIMS 6.2 Work Permit System.
• Liaise closely with Finite Scheduler/Planners on the blending/filling/bulk loading schedule and, where necessary, re‑deploy operation activities to meet sales requirements. Constantly update production status and coordinate with Finite Scheduler/Planners to ensure optimal production throughput.
• Liaise and follow‑up with laboratory on product quality matters and take necessary corrective actions and inform the Shift Supervisor promptly on product quality matters.

What will you do – Continued

• Must have good practice in performing KAIZEN for implementing new improvements in plant.
• To help supervisor in performing stock counting / reconciliation activity.
• Ensure that all blending, tank farm, VII unit equipment (blending tank, pumps, hoses, meters, load cells and other auxiliary equipment), drum ovens, tankages are in proper working order and report timely on any deficiencies and malfunction.
• Liaise with M&E team for breakdown repairs, emergency break‑ins and scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Should be actively participating in near‑miss reporting, RCA and safety audits.
• Ensure good housekeeping and 5S is observed for all blending, tank farms and VII unit equipment / areas, pumps pad, utility room and surrounding areas.
• Assist the Shift Supervisor in ensuring and verifying that all records and documentation for blending, bulk loading (receipts and transfer) and other packed raw material receipt operations are prepared and maintained properly.
• Assist Shift Supervisor in verifying that all radio sets utilised are in serviceable condition and accounted for.
• Assist Shift Supervisor to document as accurately as possible, all Plant activities in the logbook during the shift change‑over.
• Coach and mentor contractor technicians / operators in plant field and console operations, process troubleshooting, flawless operations and effective communication.
• Participate in special projects / studies such as FMEA, dead stock disposal, manufacturing and blending efficiency studies.
• From time to time, will be required to cover duties of other Production Technicians of the same job grouping and cover for the Production Technicians.
• Perform any other work assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in plant blending and bulk handling operations in the lube blending industry.
• Diploma / ITI / Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with blending & bulk receipt operation, equipment and pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience in filling operation in lube oil blending plant.
• Familiar with work permits process.
• Familiar with filling tolerance and standards of weight and measurement compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Hands‑on experience in the Lube Industry.
• Knows how to operate forklift.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Managing contractors / workers / labors.
• Licensed forklift and articulated forklift operator.

Your benefits

• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• Retirement benefits.
• Annual vacations & holidays.
• Day care assistance programme.
• Training programme.
• Tuition assistance programme.
• Transportation facility.

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programmes are based on the Company's eligibility guidelines.

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