ABC Pvt Ltd

Manager Operations/ Maintenance (Petrochemicals & Industrial Gases) Location: Pan-India Plant / Site based (stationed at a single facility; no travel required) Employment type: Full-time (permanent) Sector: Petrochemicals & Industrial Gases (molecular sieves / adsorbents, ASUs, PSA/VPSA, steam crackers, refineries) Role overview Hiring technical professionals to work on-site in operating petrochemical and industrial gas plants. Roles are hands-on and execution-focused: ensure reliable process operation, optimize adsorbent usage and lifecycle, manage operations routines, and lead maintenance planning and execution. Candidates must be comfortable working within plant environments and collaborating with process, procurement, and safety teams. No external travel; role is full-time and facility-based. Core responsibilities by role Monitor and optimize process units that use molecular sieves (gas dehydration, cryogenic ASU circuits, PSA/VPSA units, hydrogen/oxygen purification). Maintain mass/energy balances, perform adsorption performance checks, and validate adsorbent life and replacement schedules. Lead root-cause analysis for process upsets related to adsorbent performance; propose corrective actions. Support procurement with technical specifications for first-fill and replacement adsorbents; evaluate vendor samples. Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and performance dashboards. Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned plants/units, ensuring continuity, efficiency, and product quality. Implement operational controls for adsorbent handling, loading/unloading, regeneration (if applicable), and inventory management. Coordinate with process, maintenance, safety and procurement teams for planned turnarounds and routine interventions. Train operations staff on best practices for adsorbent management and process stability. Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective & preventive actions. Manage contractors & internal maintenance crews; ensure regulatory and safety compliance during maintenance activities. Required qualifications & experience Education: B.E. / B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. M.Tech / MBA (operations/engineering) is a plus. Experience: 5-10 years experience in plant operations, process engineering, or maintenance within petrochemical plants, industrial gas units, refineries, or adsorbent/catalyst environments. Proven experience with ASUs, PSA/VPSA systems, or steam crackers is desirable. Strong working knowledge of process instrumentation, safety systems (PTW, HAZOP awareness), and industrial maintenance practices. Demonstrated ability to convert process/field observations into actionable operational or maintenance improvements. Skills & competencies Hands-on, pragmatic problem solver with strong process troubleshooting skills. Proficient in plant data analysis (Excel); familiarity with DCS/SCADA trends and basic process simulation is advantageous. Good stakeholder communication: able to work with operations crews, engineers, procurement, and external service providers. Strong documentation and SOP-writing capability. Commitment to process safety, environmental compliance, and quality standards. Behavioral attributes Reliable, disciplined, and safety-first mindset. Ability to work independently on shift / plant schedules and collaborate cross-functionally. Detail oriented with the capacity to prioritise under competing operational pressures. Compensation & benefits: Market-linked salary and benefits (depend on experience and role level). Standard plant benefits: health insurance, provident fund, paid leave, and shift allowances (if applicable). Performance incentives based on operational KPIs How to apply Email your CV (PDF) with preferred role in the subject line (e.g., Application Process Engineer — Adsorbents”) and include a short note (3–5 lines) describing your hands-on plant experience and most relevant achievement (e.g., uptime improvement, adsorbent life extension, turnaround leadership).