Chemical Process Engineer

A Chemical Process Engineer in the EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) industry is responsible for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting chemical processes related to EPS production. This includes developing new products, improving existing ones, and ensuring efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant manufacturing operations. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Key Responsibilities:

• Process Design and Optimization: Develop and optimize chemical processes for EPS production, including monomer synthesis, polymerization, and expansion.
• Product Development: Research and develop new EPS formulations and applications, working closely with R&D teams.
• Process Improvement: Analyze data from chemical processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Equipment Selection and Specification: Select and specify equipment and instrumentation for EPS manufacturing facilities, ensuring proper integration and functionality.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all chemical processes comply with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during chemical manufacturing processes, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Scale-up: Participate in the scale-up of new processes from the laboratory to full-scale production.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations related to chemical processes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, quality control, and maintenance, to achieve project goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong chemical engineering background: Solid understanding of chemical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and mass transfer.
• Process simulation and modeling skills: Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, PRO II, or UniSim Design.
• Project management skills: Ability to manage projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Problem-solving skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate technical information to various stakeholders.
• Experience in the chemical industry: Experience in industries such as plastics manufacturing, petrochemicals, or related fields.

In the context of EPS, this role may also involve:

• Understanding the properties of styrene monomer and its polymerization process.
• Knowledge of different types of EPS beads and their applications.
• Familiarity with the expansion process and related equipment.
• Experience with flame retardants and other additives used in EPS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹19,000.00 - ₹26,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 28/06/2025
Expected Start Date: 10/07/2025