Deputy Manager - Urea

Role and Responsibilities

Technical/ Functional Responsibilities

• Monitor urea plant operations to ensure adherence to design limits, Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs), and process parameters initiate corrective or preventive actions as required.
• Review laboratory results, identify deviations, and implement timely corrective measures.
• Conduct technical studies, performance analyses, and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure full compliance with SOPs, IMS/YMS/PSM guidelines, monitoring schedules, and approved work instructions.
• Lead and support the shift team during critical operations, start-ups, shutdowns, emergencies, and turnaround activities.
• Conduct routine plant inspections to identify abnormalities, hazards, leakages, and housekeeping gaps, ensuring timely resolution through corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team for safe handover, execution, and completion of maintenance activities in line with SWP and safety protocols.
• Perform troubleshooting of operational issues and manage process upsets to minimize downtime.
• Maintain comprehensive operational documentation, including logbooks, daily production reports, and shift handover notes.
• Exercise authority to initiate partial or complete shutdowns when safety, environmental, or operational risks arise.
• Provide structured on-the-job training to team members and new joiners, aligned with departmental KPIs and Yara values.
• Raise maintenance job notifications, review daily plans, and manage process orders through SAP.
• Oversee shift rosters, attendance, and leave management, ensuring adequate manpower allocation.
• Support overall employee capability building and developmental initiatives in coordination with the Manager.

HESQ Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with SWPs, SOPs, checklists, safety talks, and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) requirements.
• Conduct and document structured risk assessments (LMRA, SJA, RA-1, RA-2, What-if) and lead toolbox/safety talks.
• Identify and report HESQ deviations, safety hazards, near misses, and Behavior-Based Safety (BBS)observations in the Synergi portal, and participate in incident investigations as assigned.
• Ensure availability, readiness, and correct usage of safety equipment and PPE, including online air masks,breathing apparatus (BA) sets, and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
• Maintain and update IMS procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation.
• Drive high housekeeping standards through regular inspections and follow-up actions.

Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance

Ensure full adherence to PSM elements by:

• Committing to HESQ excellence
• Understanding hazards and associated risks
• Effectively managing risks
• Learning continuously from experience

Preferred Skills

• Sound process knowledge and operational expertise of process plant
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Familiarity with SAP and computer-based plant systems
• Knowledge of IMS and hazardous waste regulations
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety compliance
• ERP Systems (SAP), online Portals (i.e. HESQ), Advance knowledge of MS Office and AI tools

Education & Experience

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.E.) inChemical Engineering from a recognized and reputable college/university.Consistent academic performance with a minimum of 60% marks in 10th, 12th, and B.Tech.

• Experience:

  Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in process industries. Experience in a urea manufacturing plant or similar continuous process industry preferred.Hands-on exposure to DCS operations, process monitoring, and control systems in fertilizer or related industrial environments will be an added advantage.

Contact details

Muskan Jain- Human Resources

Apply no later than

December 9, 2025