Plant Operator

Job Description

1. Plant Operation Process Control Operate reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, scrubbers, utilities, etc as per SOPs and PIDs. Monitor critical parameters (Temperature, Pressure, Vacuum, Level, Flow, pH, Conductivity). Maintain process stability by controlling feed rates, agitation speed, cooling/heating load, and reflux ratios. 2. DCS / PLC Monitoring Operate and monitor process from DCS/SCADA, respond to alarms, and ensure parameters remain within safe operating limits (SOL). Coordinate with DCS engineer for any deviations or interlock issues. 3. Equipment Pre-Start Shut-Down Perform pre-startup checks: valve line-up, utility availability, lubrication, seal flushing, nitrogen purging. Execute normal, emergency, and maintenance shutdown procedures. 4. Safety Compliance Follow PPE requirements, LOTO, Work Permit System (PTW), and safe handling of hazardous chemicals. Conduct area housekeeping and ensure zero leakage, zero spillage operations. Report unsafe acts/conditions and support HAZOP / HIRA compliance. 5. Batch Operation / Continuous Operation Management Record batch steps, charging sequence, reaction profile, reflux/cooling schedule. Maintain batch production records (BPR) and logbooks with accuracy. Ensure correct dosing of catalysts, solvents, additives as per batch sheet. 6. Field Operation Perform field patrols: check equipment health, unusual vibrations, leakage, noise, emissions. Take manual readings when instruments fail or require verification. Ensure correct line-up of pumps, valves, and manifolds. 7. Sampling Quality Monitoring Collect process, intermediate, and final product samples as per QC protocol. Adjust parameters to achieve required specification and yield. 8. Troubleshooting Identify and respond to abnormalities: Temperature/pressure spikes Pump cavitation Reactivity deviations Column flooding Coordinate with maintenance, electrical, and instrumentation teams. 9. Utilities Support Systems Monitor boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, chillers, nitrogen system, vacuum system. Maintain stable utility parameters to support process demand. 10. Documentation Reporting Maintain shift logbooks, equipment checklist, process deviation reports. Report to Shift Incharge / Production Officer for daily production and breakdowns.

Education Qualifications

Behavioural Profile

Good Communication skills.

Desired Skills

Field Operation/Batch operation/operation management

Established in 1984, Finor is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company. We pioneered the production of slimicides for the Indian paper industry and offer an even wider range of paper chemicals to the industry today.
Finor also manufactures biocides, defoamers, dispersants and water soluble polymers catering to a wide array of industries like paints, inks and coatings, construction chemicals, water treatment chemicals and the textile industry. Our corporate office and RD facilities are located in Navi Mumbai where our qualified personnel run product application tests. Our manufacturing plant is situated in Ankleshwar, Gujarat attached to which we also have a pilot plant and product development laboratory. We operate across India and have personnel stationed in close proximity of customer locations. Our personnel possess several years of rich experience and share their knowledge with customers in order to serve them better. We are a family owned, professionally managed company and constantly seek opportunities for growth. We would be glad to get an opportunity of serving you!