Shift Engineer PAP (Phosphoric Acid Plant)

FGM; Chittorgarh; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

FGM is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer for a Phosphoric Acid Plant to manage and supervise plant operations during shifts, ensuring safe, efficient production in line with process parameters, quality standards, and EHS requirements.

The role requires 7+ years in fertilizer/chemical plant operations with mandatory Phosphoric Acid Plant experience, strong process knowledge, and leadership skills to guide a shift team and coordinate with maintenance, instrumentation, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of fertilizer/chemical plant operations experience.
• Mandatory Phosphoric acid plant experience or closely related fertilizer process plant.
• Strong knowledge of phosphoric acid manufacturing processes and associated plant equipment.
• Experience in shift operations, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and plant start-up/shutdown.
• Good understanding of process safety, EHS practices, SOPs, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to lead and manage shift teams effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to plant emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor phosphoric acid plant operations during the assigned shift.
• Ensure stable and efficient operation of process equipment and plant systems.
• Monitor critical process parameters and maintain operations within specified limits.
• Supervise shift operators, technicians, and contract manpower and allocate duties effectively.
• Ensure achievement of production targets, quality parameters, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Quality teams for timely resolution of operational issues.
• Identify process deviations, abnormal operating conditions, and equipment abnormalities and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, process safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and EHS requirements.
• Handle plant start-up, shutdown, emergency situations, and process upsets as per approved procedures.
• Maintain shift logbooks, production reports, operational records, and relevant documentation.
• Monitor consumption of raw materials, utilities, chemicals, and other process inputs.
• Coordinate with the incoming/outgoing shift team for proper shift handover and continuity of operations.
• Support troubleshooting and process optimization initiatives to improve productivity, yield, energy efficiency, and plant reliability.
• Ensure housekeeping and safe working practices within the assigned plant area.
• Participate in incident/near-miss investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure adherence to statutory, environmental, and company requirements applicable to plant operations.

Skills

Phosphoric acid plant operations

Shift management

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Process safety & EHS

Leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Shift Engineer - Phosphoric Acid Plant to manage and supervise plant operations during shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production in accordance with defined process parameters, quality standards, and EHS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor phosphoric acid plant operations during the assigned shift.
• Ensure stable and efficient operation of process equipment and plant systems.
• Monitor critical process parameters and maintain operations within specified limits.
• Supervise shift operators, technicians, and contract manpower and allocate duties effectively.
• Ensure achievement of production targets, quality parameters, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with Maintenance, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Quality teams for timely resolution of operational issues.
• Identify process deviations, abnormal operating conditions, and equipment abnormalities and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, process safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and EHS requirements.
• Handle plant start-up, shutdown, emergency situations, and process upsets as per approved procedures.
• Maintain shift logbooks, production reports, operational records, and relevant documentation.
• Monitor consumption of raw materials, utilities, chemicals, and other process inputs.
• Coordinate with the incoming/outgoing shift team for proper shift handover and continuity of operations.
• Support troubleshooting and process optimization initiatives to improve productivity, yield, energy efficiency, and plant reliability.
• Ensure housekeeping and safe working practices within the assigned plant area.
• Participate in incident/near-miss investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure adherence to statutory, environmental, and company requirements applicable to plant operations.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in fertilizer/chemical plant operations.
• Mandatory experience in a Phosphoric Acid Plant or closely related fertilizer process plant.
• Strong knowledge of phosphoric acid manufacturing processes and associated plant equipment.
• Experience in shift operations, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and plant start-up/shutdown.
• Good understanding of process safety, EHS practices, SOPs, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to lead and manage shift teams effectively.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to plant emergencies.

Educational Qualification

B.Tech B.E. in Chemical Engineering from a recognized institution.

Preferred Profile

Candidates currently working or having prior experience in Phosphoric Acid Fertilizer Chemical Process Plants will be preferred.