Pilot Plant Operator

Sarthee Consultancy; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy in Gujarat is seeking a skilled Pilot Plant Operator to run and monitor pilot-scale equipment for development and production batches. You will support formation, processing, and quality checks in a fast-paced shift environment.

Operate autoclaves, furnaces, extruders, mixers, and coating lines, while maintaining accurate batch logs, adhering to safety protocols, and coordinating with maintenance for troubleshooting and upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment (autoclaves, precipitation reactors, furnaces) per SOPs.
• Operate forming equipment (extruders, mixers, spray driers, coating equipment).
• Run basic characterization units such as XRD to support plant and R&D batches in shifts.
• Handle batch preparation equipment (pH meter, viscometer, TDS meter, moisture balance).
• Execute batch trials, scale-up studies and process optimization runs.
• Monitor and control process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, residence time).
• Record and maintain accurate batch logs, observations and process data.
• Support sampling, in-process analysis and material handling.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, especially for high-pressure autoclave operations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and process deviations.
• Coordinate with maintenance during troubleshooting of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in pilot plant area.
• Assist in equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation activities.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment such as autoclaves, precipitation reactors, furnaces and associated utilitiesin accordance with SOPs.
• Operate forming equipment such as extruders, mixers, spray driers and coating equipment.
• Able to operate few key characterization units such as XRDto support plant batches as well as R&D developmental batches in shifts.
• Capability to operate basic equipment needed for batch preparation such as pH meter, viscometer, TDS meter, moisture balance etc, to continue effective development in shifts also.
• Execute batch trials, scale-up studies, and process optimization runs
• Monitor and control process parameters(temperature, pressure, flow, residence time, etc.)
• Record and maintain accurate batch logs, observations, and process data
• Support sampling, in-process analysis, and material handling
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, especially for high-pressure autoclave operations
• Perform basic troubleshootingof equipment and process deviations
• Coordinate with maintenance department during troubleshooting of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S standardsin pilot plant area
• Assist in equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation activities