Shift In Charge - Pilot Plant

Role - Shift In Charge (Pilot Plant)

Purpose

• Monitor shift production activities and supervision of plant personnel.
• Executing experimental and scale-up batches.
• Providing accurate process data for process development and scale-up activities.
• Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
• Coordination with cross functional Team.

Challenges of the role:

• Managing complex, small-scale, variable process operations with a focus on safety and quality.
• Responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of pilot plant
• Acting as the key link between R&D/process engineers and plant operations during the shift
• Balancing experimental process conditions with production timelines.
• Handling frequent process changes and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Training and motivating shift personnel to follow best practices and adapt to new processes.
• Reacting promptly to unexpected process deviations or equipment malfunctions.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead all pilot plant activities
• Execute experimental and scale-up batches as per process instructions and trial protocols (SOP)
• Ensure strict compliance with EHS standards, conduct toolbox talks, and enforce proper PPE usage.
• Ensure cleanliness, housekeeping, and equipment readiness for successive trials.
• Maintain accurate batch records, logbooks, and process data for analysis and reporting.
• Train and mentor plant operators/technicians on new processes and safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and safety.
• Adjust process parameters as required to achieve experimental objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and record critical process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, etc.) in logbooks and shift reports.
• Analyze deviations from standard operating conditions and take corrective action or escalate to supervisors/R&D teams.
• Respond effectively to emergencies (leaks, spills, equipment failure, etc.) and initiate corrective measures.
• Participate in risk assessments, HAZOP studies, and safety audits for pilot plant processes.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, equipment handling, and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of process safety and industrial best practices.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs.
• Hands-on approach and problem-solving mindset.

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