Role & responsibilities
Plant Operation
Operate the distillation plant as per approved SOPs.
Start up, monitor, and shut down the distillation system safely.
Maintain required temperature, pressure, flow, and vacuum parameters.
Monitor column performance to achieve desired product quality.
Ensure optimum steam and water consumption.
Process Monitoring
Monitor process parameters through PLC/DCS and field instruments.
Record process readings in shift logbooks.
Identify abnormalities and take corrective actions.
Coordinate with fermentation, boiler, utilities, and bottling teams.
Product Quality
Maintain ethanol/ENA strength and purity as per specifications.
Ensure proper separation of heads, hearts, and tails.
Coordinate with the Quality Control laboratory for sample testing.
Prevent contamination during production.
Equipment Operation
Operate pumps, valves, heat exchangers, condensers, and distillation columns.
Monitor utility systems such as steam,
cooling water, and compressed air.
Report equipment malfunction immediately.
Safety & Compliance
Follow all safety procedures and permit systems.
Use PPE at all times.
Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and excise regulations.
Participate in safety drills and toolbox talks.
Documentation
Maintain production records.
Record downtime and process deviations.
Prepare shift handover notes.
Maintain batch and utility consumption records.
Maintenance Support
Assist maintenance during preventive and breakdown maintenance.
Perform basic troubleshooting.
Report abnormal vibrations, leakages, or unusual noises.
Preferred candidate profile
2 to 5 years: Distillation Operator
Experience in ethanol, ENA, grain distillery, molasses distillery plants is preferred.