Production Officer

Perstorp; Bharuch; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Perstorp is seeking an experienced Field Officer to manage chemical operations at their Sayaka plant in Bharuch, Gujarat. The candidate should have over 5 years of experience in the chemical industry and a diploma in Chemical Engineering or a B.Sc. in Science. Responsibilities include monitoring operations, ensuring safety protocols, and managing raw materials. The position emphasizes strong teamwork and a disciplined approach to work, contributing to process improvement and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry.
• Disciplined and hardworking personality.
• Safety-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical operations safely and effectively.
• Monitor and report chemical processing parameters.
• Transportation of raw materials and chemicals.
• Participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Chemical operations

Monitoring and reporting

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Chemical Engineering or B.Sc. (Science)

Job description

At Perstorp, we believe in improving everyday life – making it safer, more convenient and more environmentally sound. Founded in Sweden in 1881, our focused innovation builds on more than 140 years of experience, representing a complete chain of solutions in organic chemistry, process technology and application development. Perstorp is subsidiary of Petronas Chemicals Group.

Currently we are looking for field officer who has experience in Chemical Industry. This role will be based at plant location Sayaka, Bharuch, Gujarat.

Function: Officer - Production

Immediate superior: Shift Incharge

Main Function:

Responsible for the actual operation and control of activities in the deputed shop floor area such as plant, Utilities unit - Cooling water Tower, Incinerator unit, Thermal Oxidiser Unit, Air Compressor Unit, Water Treatment Plant & Effluent treatment plant, Fire water Pump House & Raw material Tank Farm Area.

Responsibilities:

• Perform chemical operations in safe and effective manner.
• Operate plant equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or as per the directions from reporting officer.
• Monitor, record and report parameters like pressure, temperature, flow, pH, conductivity, quantity etc. at various stages of chemical processing.
• Unload liquid raw materials to the tankers.
• Handle, transport and process chemicals safely.
• Transport raw materials from warehouse to processing facility.
• Recommend improvements in SOPs and suggest ways to improve productivity.
• Assist in conducting trials at shop floor to improve quality, safety, operational efficiency etc. as needed.
• Analyze and troubleshoot problems in chemical plant operations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety and productivity.
• Learn & do minor maintenance of certain equipment as per the direction from superiors and/or based on the need, as the case may be. Clean and handover equipment as needed and report repairs to maintenance personnel.
• Contribute to make the operations and plant world class by actively participating in the implementation of IMS, 5S, Kaizen, GMP etc.
• Report to Shift Supervisors/DCS panel engineer in case of parameter abnormalities and process deviations immediately.
• Avoid the wastage of raw materials, packaging items, utilities and rework. Report any such wastages to the supervisor if found anywhere in the plant.
• Prepare & Assist in preparation of necessary plant-operational reports as requested by Production Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Ensure the safe shutdown, isolation and blow down of relevant Section / plant during emergency situations.
• Assist in studying the problem and issues arising in the operation and process and help to identify suitable remedial measures.
• Train, direct, manage the casual labor force deputed to help the plant officer to achieve the deputed task.
• Adhere to Company’s HSE policy, standards and approved operating procedures while performing the duties / tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor such as taking part in training / developing new recruits / preparing necessary reports, plant shutdown and start up procedures, etc.
• Safely & diligently handover shift duties to the reliever. Extend the working hours if the reliever fails to turn up until the end of the shift or a new reliever is arranged as the case may be.
• In charge of ESD/SIS operation.
• Participate in work permit issuance by cleaning & isolating equipment, pipelines and vessels.
• Actively participate in HIRA.
• Participate in mock drills and be a active member of emergency response team if chosen.
• Actively participate in EHSS programs (i.e. take/note CARE365 observations, safety training, PSM-Process Safety Management, toolbox talks, incident reporting & investigation and safety walks, take part in Safety committee meetings).
• Follow all Company policies & procedures and all site health, safety, security and environmental rules.

Required Knowledge base and experience:

• A disciplined and hardworking personality.
• Keen attentive attitude, sense of coordination, cooperation and teamwork.
• Safety oriented approach.
• 05 years of experience of Chemical industry with Diploma (chemical engineering)/ B.sc (science)