Driving the complete purchase order to payment process in alignment with contractual terms and commercial impact. Closely following project timelines and ensuring seamless coordination with the Project Execution team. Monitoring inbound and outbound consignments for accuracy in quantity, quality, and delivery timelines. Negotiating and collaborating with suppliers and transport partners to guarantee smooth consignment movement to project sites. Overseeing transportation costs and stock levels to optimize efficiency and resource utilization. Maintaining strong CRM processes to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Ensuring strict adherence to tax regulations, financial and legal requirements, and Incoterms standards under the guidance of the Logistics Lead. Collaborating with the Category team to strengthen supplier partnerships and escalate issues when necessary. Escalating logistics-related complaints to the Logistics Manager and cross-functional teams for timely resolution. Analyzing project On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and implementing improvement plans to drive operational excellence.
Strong knowledge of site safety procedures, including hazardous environment requirements (HAZOP), confined space entry, fall protection, MSDS, and PPE compliance. Proven experience in pre‑commissioning tests, process start‑up, and troubleshooting across multiple projects. Practical expertise in process control, plant utilities, piping systems, and process equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, and vacuum systems. Ability to interpret and work with engineering drawings including P&IDs, vessel assemblies, plant layouts, piping routings, and isometrics. Solid foundation in fluid mechanics, unit operations, heat transfer, stoichiometric calculations, and heat/mass balance. Basic proficiency in equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, pressure relief capacity determination, and orifice plate flow analysis. Site Pre‑Commissioning Responsibilities Validate mechanical and electrical erection. Confirm readiness of utilities. Conduct tests using water, vapor, and compressed air. Perform I/O testing of electrical components and instruments in collaboration with automation engineers. Execute dry run tests of equipment (boilers, chillers, centrifuges, etc.) to validate electromechanical aspects. Carry out wet run tests (with water, without raw material). Conduct no‑load tests of all process sections and sequences with automation engineers. Site Start‑Up Responsibilities Validate completion of pre‑commissioning activities. Ensure all peripherals (e.g., water treatment systems, storage tanks) are operational. Verify availability of raw materials, reagents, additives, and consumables. Confirm safety devices (firefighting systems, vapor barriers, solvent traps) are operational and compliant with regulations. Check that all permits are obtained by the client. Ensure spare parts and laboratory facilities are available and functional. Obtain formal agreement with the client and Desmet to proceed safely with start‑up. Start up the plant, conduct operating tests, measure and fine‑tune processes to achieve guaranteed capacity and specifications. Perform performance testing and handover. Train client operating personnel in collaboration with automation engineers. Site Troubleshooting Responsibilities Collect operating and laboratory data as required. Analyze data to identify root causes of deviations in utilities or process performance. Develop and implement systematic plans to restore performance within specification.
Prepare complete price estimates for process plants and related equipment. Coordinate with designated workshops to obtain quotations for fabricated vessels, including: Pressure Vessels, Distillation Columns, Reactors, Hoppers, Filters, Storage Tanks, and Ducts. Source and evaluate quotations for bought-out items such as: Vacuum Systems, Centrifugal Pumps, Plate Heat Exchangers, Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, Packing Materials, Centrifugal Fans, Compressors, Geared Motors, etc. Revalidate pricing with workshops, vendors, and suppliers for similar equipment. Conduct internal estimation for critical equipment such as Deodorizers, Bleachers, Reactors, Distillation Columns, and Storage Tanks. Collaborate with the Electrical Department for electrical and instrumentation pricing. Provide accurate equipment pricing to local and export sales teams for quotation preparation. Estimate vessel prices for expansion projects as required. Regularly update pricing for standard equipment such as Mobilizers, Winwax Filters, and Sublimators. Perform weight estimation of critical equipment for layout purposes. Work closely with Proposal/Sales Managers to understand requirements and deliver accordingly. Knowledge & Expertise Proven experience in estimation of storage tanks, cylindrical vessels with dished ends, pressure vessels, distillation columns, reactors, crystallizers, heat exchangers, pumps, boilers, gearboxes, and geared motors. Strong knowledge of fabrication processes including plate cutting, plate rolling, dish end and cone formation, coil bending, welding, drilling, machining, and material testing. Familiarity with mechanical systems such as vacuum systems, centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, and geared motors. Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, general assembly drawings, plant layouts, and P&ID diagrams. Understanding of piping codes and standards (ANSI, ASME, DIN, EN). Knowledge of pipes, pipe fittings, valves, and other piping accessories. Exposure to both static and dynamic equipment.
Solid understanding of equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, pressure relief capacity determination, and orifice plate flow analysis. Ability to interpret and work with engineering drawings including P&IDs, vessel assembly diagrams, plant layouts, piping routes, and isometrics. Practical knowledge of process control systems, plant utilities, piping design, and process equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, and chillers. Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, unit operations, heat transfer, stoichiometric calculations, and heat & mass balance. Experience in process calculations, simulations, and equipment design. Competence in preparing operating manuals and related technical documentation. Strong familiarity with process industry codes, regulations, and best practices Ability to prepare and manage key deliverables including equipment lists, technical sheets, and specification sheets for purchased items such as pumps, exchangers, vacuum units, and instruments. Skilled in developing flowsheets, P&IDs, heat and mass balance sheets, utilities and consumption reports, and effluent documentation. Competence in producing cause-and-effect charts, operating manuals, and other essential documents to support plant operations and safety compliance. Working knowledge of site safety procedures, including hazardous environment requirements (HAZOP), confined space entry, fall protection, MSDS, and PPE compliance. Ability to participate in HAZOP studies and ensure adherence to safety standards during design and operations Experience in contract review and technical evaluation. Capability to check GADs of vessels, layouts, steel structures, piping, and IBR drawings. Serve as a reference point for all process-related matters across projects, coordinating with project managers, cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and certification bodies Willingness to conduct site visits for contract review, engineering assistance, and customer support. Hands-on involvement in plant commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, audits, and performance optimization