To improve plant performance by optimizing chemical processes, enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and supporting process scale-up and plant modifications through application of engineering principles and modern process technologies.

1. Process Optimization Efficiency

- Analyze batch and continuous processes to improve yield, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
- Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements to reduce downtime and energy consumption.

2. Process Monitoring Control

- Monitor key process parameters (temperature, pressure, kinetics, etc.) to ensure consistent and secure plant operations.
- Develop control strategies using DCS/SCADA to enhance automation and process reliability.

3. Cost Reduction Resource Optimization

- Identify opportunities for reducing raw material and energy consumption to achieve cost savings.
- Evaluate waste generation and implement reduction initiatives to improve sustainability.

4. Engineering Documentation

- Prepare and maintain engineering documents including PFDs, PIDs, and mass balance sheets to support plant operations and modifications.
- Assist in development of batch sheets and SOPs to standardize plant operations.

Process Improvement Scale-Up

- Work with Production, Quality, and RD teams to ensure smooth plant operations and technology transfer.
- Support plant modifications, expansions, and new product scale-ups to achieve business growth objectives.
- Ensure adherence to process safety standards including PSM/HAZOP to maintain safe plant operations.

Major Challenges





- Handling variability in batch and continuous chemical processes.
- Balancing process optimization with safety, cost, and quality constraints.
- Managing scale-up from lab/pilot to commercial production.

Decisions

- Selection of process improvement strategies and control mechanisms.
- Recommendations on plant modifications and technology enhancements.
- Decisions regarding process parameter adjustments and optimization initiatives.

Internal Clients

- Production / Operations Team
- RD Team
- Quality Assurance Quality Control
- Maintenance Engineering

External Clients

- Technology consultants
- Equipment vendors
- Engineering service providers

Behavioural / Leadership Competencies

- Analytical Thinking - Ability to evaluate complex process data and identify optimization opportunities.
- Problem Solving - Ability to troubleshoot process issues and implement effective solutions.
- Collaboration Teamwork - Ability to work with cross-functional teams including production, RD, and engineering.

Educational Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech. Chemical Engineering

Work Experience

5 10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing (batch or continuous processes preferred)

Functional Competencies

- Strong knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
- Hands-on experience with simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, etc.)
- Experience with DCS/SCADA systems
- Knowledge of PFDs, PIDs, and process safety (HAZOP, PSM)
- Understanding of GMP / ISO / regulatory compliance

📌 Asst. Manager / Dy. Manager Process Engineering (Gujarat)
🏢 Silox
📍 Gujarat