Pilot Plant Operator

Sarthee Consultancy; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy invites an experienced professional to join our Pune team to operate pilot plant and forming equipment, support R&D batches, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role covers batch preparation, process monitoring, data recording, sampling, and collaboration with maintenance. 7–10 years in pilot plant/R&D with autoclave experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment (autoclaves, reactors, furnaces) per SOPs
• Operate forming equipment (extruders, mixers, spray driers, coating equipment)
• Support XRD and other characterization units for batches
• Handle basic batch prep equipment (pH meter, viscometer, TDS, moisture balance)
• Execute batch trials, scale-up studies, process optimization runs
• Monitor and control process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow)
• Record batch logs, observations and data
• Assist in sampling, in-process analysis and material handling
• Adhere to safety protocols, especially high-pressure autoclave operations
• Troubleshoot equipment and process deviations
• Coordinate with maintenance during troubleshooting
• Maintain 5S in pilot plant area
• Assist in equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation

Skills

Pilot plant / R&D

Autoclave processes

Precipitation

Zeolites / Catalysts

Lab to pilot scale

Batch preparation

Tools

XRD

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