Assistant Manager - Process Safety Engineer

You will be joining a team as a Chemical Process Safety Engineer at BASF in India. Your primary focus will be on conducting process safety experiments and mitigating thermal process safety risks through data analysis. **Key Responsibilities:** - Understanding reaction mechanisms and the principles of chemical kinetics - Applying thermodynamic principles to assess the stability and reactivity of chemical substances - Operating and maintaining calorimetric instruments such as ARC (Accelerating Rate Calorimeter) and DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) - Interpreting data from thermal analyses to determine reaction kinetics, heat generation, and potential runaway reactions - Conducting hazard identification and risk assessments using advanced calorimetric techniques - Evaluating process safety through calorimetric studies and determining safe operating limits - Analyzing experimental data to identify potential hazards and recommend safe operating parameters - Preparing detailed reports summarizing experimental findings and safety assessments - Identifying and mitigating thermal process safety risks during process optimization and scale-up - Developing safety protocols and recommendations based on experimental data **Qualifications Required:** - Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline - Experience: Minimum of 3 years in process safety engineering, with hands-on experience in thermal analysis and calorimetry - Knowledge: Profound understanding of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and reaction mechanisms - Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team - Proficient in written and oral communication in English BASF has been an integral part of India's progress for over 130 years, with a significant presence in the country. In 2024, BASF employed 2,411 individuals across 8 production sites and 42 offices in India. The Innovation Campus Mumbai and the Coatings Technical Center in Mangalore are key components of BASF's global technology platform. The company registered sales of approximately 2.4 billion to customers in India in the same year. For further information, you can visit www.basf.com/in.,