Technician / Operator ( Chemical Industry )

Role & responsibilities

experimental trial execution

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations

• Set up and operate pilot-scale reactors, filtration systems, drying units, sorting equipment, and dispersion systems according to trial plans.
• Prepare raw materials, catalysts, and feedstock based on process requirements.
• Load, start-up, monitor, and shut down equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs).

2. Data Recording & Reporting

• Record operational parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates, yield, purity, energy consumption) accurately during trials.
• Identify and log anomalies or deviations from standard parameters.
• Provide trial logs and operational feedback to process engineers for analysis.

3. Equipment Maintenance & Readiness

• Perform routine checks, cleaning, and minor maintenance of pilot plant equipment.
• Report mechanical or instrumentation issues to the Process Mechanical Engineer.
• Ensure calibration of sensors, gauges, and meters is up to date.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Follow all EHS guidelines for handling SWCNT and chemicals.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow nanoparticle exposure control measures.
• Assist in hazard assessments and participate in safety drills.

5. Trial Preparation & Support

• Assist in installing and setting up new pilot-scale equipment for testing.
• Help in preparing dispersions, membranes, or other application-specific trial samples.
• Support process modifications and reconfigurations between trials.

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

• Work Experience:

  1-2 years in plant, chemical process, or advanced material production environments.

• Preferred Backgrounds: Specialty chemicals, carbon materials, battery materials, filtration media