Dy. Manager – Technology & Design Dept

Navin Fluorine International Ltd.; Surat; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Navin Fluorine International Ltd. is seeking a senior Process Engineer to lead process engineering and basic engineering activities for new projects and capacity expansion in a chemical manufacturing setting.

You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, and process descriptions, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and economic viability while driving technology transfer and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in process engineering design and optimization.
• Strong ability to develop PFDs, P&IDs and mass balances.
• Knowledge of process safety and project execution is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering and basic engineering for projects and expansions.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, and process descriptions with calculations.
• Define operating parameters and process design criteria.
• Assess techno-commercial viability and safety/compliance.
• Prepare BEDP and utility calculations for plants.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for detailed engineering.
• Lead technology transfer from laboratory to production scale.
• Drive process optimization, debottlenecking, and energy efficiency.
• Support commissioning, start-up and performance validation.
• Ensure documentation, standards, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Process Engineering

Basic Engineering

Technology Development

Process Optimization

Education

BE / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Job description

1. Role Purpose

To lead Process Engineering and Basic Engineering activities for new projects, capacity expansion, process improvement, debottlenecking, and technology development initiatives. The role is responsible for developing process design packages, engineering calculations, process optimization studies, technology transfer support, and ensuring safe, efficient, and economically viable plant designs for chemical manufacturing operations.

2. Key Responsibilities

1. Process Engineering & Design

• Develop and review process engineering packages for greenfield, brownfield, and expansion projects.
• Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), process descriptions, and material balance calculations.
• Develop process design criteria and engineering philosophies.
• Define operating parameters and critical process conditions.
• Review process feasibility and techno-commercial viability of projects.
• Ensure process designs meet production, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

2. Basic Engineering Development

• Prepare Basic Engineering Design Package (BEDP) for new projects.
• Develop Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Define equipment sizing and specifications.
• Prepare utility consumption calculations for steam, cooling water, chilled water, nitrogen, compressed air, and power.
• Develop line sizing calculations and process control philosophies.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables required for detailed engineering.

3. Technology Transfer & Commercialization

• Lead scale-up and technology transfer activities from laboratory and pilot scale to commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare technology transfer documents and process manuals.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities for newly implemented technologies.
• Validate process performance during commercial production.
• Identify and resolve process challenges during commercialization.

4. Process Optimization & Debottlenecking

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes for productivity improvement.
• Conduct process simulations and performance analysis.
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvement solutions.
• Improve plant throughput, cycle time, yields, and energy efficiency.
• Support profit improvement and operational excellence projects.

5. Equipment Engineering Support

• Prepare technical specifications for process equipment.
• Review equipment designs provided by engineering consultants and vendors.
• Participate in vendor discussions and technical bid evaluations.
• Support selection of reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, pumps, storage tanks, dryers, filters, and utility systems.
• Ensure equipment suitability for intended process requirements.

6. Process Safety Engineering

• Lead HAZOP, HAZID, What-If Analysis, PSSR, and Risk Assessment studies.
• Develop process safety design requirements.
• Recommend safeguards for hazardous processes.
• Ensure compliance with process safety management principles.
• Support incident investigations related to process safety concerns.

7. Project Engineering Support

• Coordinate with Projects, Engineering, Production, EHS, QA, and Procurement teams.
• Support project execution from concept to commissioning.
• Monitor engineering deliverables and project milestones.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during project execution.

8. Utility & Energy Optimization

• Analyze utility consumption and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Optimize steam systems, cooling systems, compressed air, and thermal fluid systems.
• Conduct energy conservation studies.
• Recommend utility load reduction initiatives.
• Support sustainability and carbon reduction projects.

9. Technical Documentation

• Prepare and maintain:
• Process Design Basis
• Material & Energy Balances
• PFDs and P&IDs
• Utility Requirement Calculations
• Process Datasheets
• Equipment Specifications
• Operating Philosophy Documents
• Technology Transfer Dossiers
• Engineering Reports
• Ensure proper document control and revision management.

10. Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Ensure engineering designs comply with:
• Factory Act requirements
• Pollution Control Board norms
• PESO requirements
• Environmental regulations
• Process Safety Standards
• ISO Management Systems
• Responsible Care Guidelines
• Support statutory approvals and project compliance activities.

11. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead a team of Process Engineers and Design Engineers.
• Guide engineers in process calculations and design reviews.
• Monitor project assignments and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E. / B. Tech in Chemical Engineering.
• 08-10 years of experience in Process Engineering, Basic Engineering, Technology Development, or Chemical Plant Design.