Graduate Trainee

Aegis Vopak Terminals; Amreli, Kandla; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Vopak Terminals in India is seeking an operations-focused BE/B.Tech to support technical and process operations at our terminal in Amreli. You will monitor chemical processes, assist in commissioning, optimize yields, and maintain QA/QMS documentation while aligning with EHS standards.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional teams including supply chain, procurement, R&D and marketing, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement, reporting, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of chemical processes and unit operations.
• Basic knowledge of EHS and quality systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• MS Excel, basic data analysis, and reporting.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor chemical processes and terminal operations.
• Support process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Participate in commissioning, trials, and scale-up of chemical processes.
• Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and batch records.
• Support implementation of Quality Management Systems (ISO/GMP/REACH as applicable).
• Assist in quality checks, audits, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure adherence to EHS guidelines, safety protocols, and statutory norms.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Track downtime, analyze root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Assist in production planning and inventory control.
• Work with supply chain, procurement, R&D, and marketing teams.
• Support vendor evaluation, raw material sourcing, and logistics coordination.
• Contribute to customer technical support and documentation.
• Prepare MIS reports on quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Chemical process knowledge

EHS knowledge

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Chemical/Petrochemical/Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

MS Excel

Data analysis

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical & Process Operations

• Assist in monitoring chemical processes and terminal operations
• Support process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
• Participate in commissioning, trials, and scale-up of chemical processes
• Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and batch records

2. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Support implementation of Quality Management Systems (ISO/GMP/REACH as applicable)
• Assist in quality checks, audits, and regulatory documentation
• Ensure adherence to EHS guidelines, safety protocols, and statutory norms

3. Production & Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate with maintenance teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance
• Track downtime, analyze root causes, and support corrective actions
• Assist in production planning and inventory control

4. Cross-Functional Exposure

• Work with supply chain, procurement, R&D, and marketing teams
• Support vendor evaluation, raw material sourcing, and logistics coordination
• Contribute to customer technical support and documentation

5. Reporting & Improvement Projects

• Prepare MIS reports on quality, safety, and efficiency
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects

Training Exposure

• Plant operations & maintenance
• Projects & commissioning
• Safety & compliance
• Supply chain & vendor management
• Basic people management & leadership skills

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of chemical processes and unit operations
• Basic knowledge of EHS and quality systems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• MS Excel, basic data analysis, and reporting
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred candidate profile

BE/B.tech - Mechanical / Chemical / Petrochemical / Electrical / Instrumentation