Pilot Plant Operator

Sarthee Consultancy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy in Bengaluru seeks an experienced pilot plant professional to operate autoclaves, precipitation reactors, furnaces and related utilities in shifts, adhering to SOPs.

The role involves executing batch trials, scale-up studies, process optimization, monitoring parameters, maintaining batch logs, and coordinating with maintenance while ensuring strict safety and 5S standards. Experience with zeolites or catalysts is preferred, and readiness to support R&D development batches.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of pilot plant/R&D experience.
• Experience in handling precipitation and batch (autoclave) processes preferred.
• Experience with zeolites/catalysts is a plus.
• Exposure to lab-scale to pilot-scale equipment and batch preparation systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment (autoclaves, reactors, furnaces) per SOPs.
• Run batch trials, scale-up studies and process optimization runs.
• Monitor and control process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, residence time).
• Maintain accurate batch logs, observations and process data.
• Support sampling, in-process analysis and material handling.

Skills

Pilot plant operations

Batch preparation

Scale-up studies

Process optimization

Safety protocols

5S workplace

Tools

XRD

Autoclaves

Furnaces

Extruders

Spray dryers

Coating equipment

pH meter

Viscometer

TDS meter

Moisture balance

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

Preferred candidate profile:

• 7-10 yearsof experience in pilot plant / R&D
• Experience in handling precipitation and batch (autoclave) processespreferred
• Experience in zeolites/catalysts
• Exposure to lab scale equipment to pilot scale equipment
• Exposure to working in batch preparationsystems