Pilot Plant Operator

Sarthee Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy in India invites applications for a Pilot Plant Operator to support development and scale-up of chemical processes. You will operate pilot plant equipment including autoclaves, extruders, furnaces and related utilities in shifts, ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.

You will monitor process parameters, record batch logs and observations, support sampling and in-process analysis, and assist with equipment maintenance, calibration and validation as needed.

Qualifications

• Operate pilot plant equipment such as autoclaves, precipitation reactors, furnaces and associated utilities.
• Operate forming equipment such as extruders, mixers, spray driers and coating equipment.
• Able to operate few key characterization units such as XRD to 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 troubleshooting of equipment and process deviations.
• Coordinate with maintenance department during troubleshooting of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in pilot plant area.
• Assist in equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation activities

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment such as autoclaves, precipitation reactors, furnaces and utilities.
• Operate forming equipment such as extruders, mixers, spray driers and coating equipment.
• Operate basic characterization units such as XRD to support plant batches and R&D development in shifts.
• Record and maintain batch logs, observations, and process data.
• Monitor and control process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, residence time).
• Support sampling, in-process analysis, and material handling.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed, especially for high-pressure autoclave operations.
• Coordinate with maintenance during troubleshooting of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in the pilot plant area.

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