Production Field Operator - DCTL Dahej

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Dahej; On-site; INR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a chemical process technician with 3–5 years of experience in specialty chemicals. The role covers reactor operations, distillation, and supporting continuous processes.

You will monitor process parameters, perform routine inspections, collect samples, and coordinate with maintenance to prevent deviations. Strong emphasis on safety and compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering or BSc Chemistry (Regular) required.
• 3–5 years of experience in chemical industry (specialty chemicals/batch/continuous).
• Experience with start-up/shutdown protocols and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DCS operator for smooth plant operation.
• Operate and maintain reactors, distillation, and separation equipment.
• Monitor heating, cooling, storage, and transfer systems.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and sampling for analysis.
• Diagnose process deviations and support corrective actions.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals as per MSDS.
• Record deviations, permit statuses, and daily production updates.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for routine and unscheduled work.
• Lead start-up and shutdown activities; manage emergencies.
• Maintain 5S practices and adhere to PTW system.

Skills

DCS coordination

Reactor operations

Distillation & separation

Heat exchangers & cooling

Storage tanks & transfer systems

Fire safety systems

Routine inspections

Process sampling

Equipment health monitoring

Maintenance coordination

Start-up & shutdown protocols

Safety compliance & PPE

5S implementation

PTW system

Chemical handling & disposal

Education

Diploma in Chemical Engineering/ BSc Chemistry (Regular)

Tools

MSDS compliance

Job description

Relevant Experience Preferred in thisrole

3-5 Years in Chemical Industry (Specialtychemicals/ Batch/Continuous Process)

Qualification

Diploma inChemical Engineering/ BSc Chemistry (Regular)

• 1. Monitor and carry out criticalprocess activities (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow rates) and respond todeviations.
• 2. Adherence to Safety and Compliance(Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Hazardous Waste Management, SafetyProtocols, Flammable and Toxic Gas Monitoring)
• 3. Process Optimization (Yield andEfficiency Optimization, Raw Material and FG Handling)
• 4. Troubleshooting of equipment,including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• 5. Diagnosing and addressingoperational issues during start-up, shutdown, and normal operations.
• 6. Identifying issues related toequipment, processes, and quality deviations.
• 7. Diagnosing equipment failures andcoordinating with maintenance teams.
• 8. Performing pre-start inspections
• 9. Executing detailed start-up andshutdown protocols for equipment and utilities.
• 10. Coordinating emergencies andplanned shutdown activities.
• 11. Responding to chemical spills,leaks, or other hazardous conditions.

• 1. Coordinatewith DCS operator for smooth running of plant.
• 2. ProductionEquipment Operations (Reactor Operations, Distillation and SeparationProcesses, Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems, Storage Tanks and TransferSystems)
• 3. Operatingand maintaining fire safety systems, including extinguishers, firewaternetworks, and manual call points.
• 4. Conductingroutine inspections of equipment and systems.
• 5. Collectingand managing process samples for analysis.
• 6. Monitoringequipment health, including oil levels, Abnormal Sound and temperature
• 7. Performingbasic maintenance tasks such as cleaning and leak inspections.
• 8. Identifyingequipment abnormalities (e.g., noise, wear) and coordinate with maintenanceteams.
• 9. TakingSchedule Samples as per SOP, (RM, In Process, FG)
• 10. Ensuringproper handling of chemicals, collection, and storage to preventcontamination.
• 12. Reportingdaily production, maintenance updates, and Off role manpower status.
• 13. Recordingdeviations, and permit statuses.
• 14. Identify and Report Unsafe Acts andUnsafe Conditions, Report Near Misses and Safety Observations.
• 15. Safe handling, storage, anddisposal of chemicals by comply with guidelines provided in the MaterialSafety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• 16. Shift Charge Hand Over/take over
• 17. 5SImplementation
• 18. Follow PTWsystem