Job Information

Date Opened

09/05/2025

Job Type

Full time

Industry

Paper

Work Experience

1-3 years

City

Morena

State/Province

Madhya Pradesh

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

476001

About Us

Craste is a materials innovation company turning agricultural residues into pulp and formaldehyde-free engineered boards.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Process Engineer to lead the installation, commissioning, and process optimisation at our Agri-Fiber Conversion Unit in Morena. The role requires a strong background in pulp & paper technology or related continuous process industries, combined with hands-on expertise in plant layout, equipment integration, and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

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Installation & Commissioning

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Support design and review of plant layout, utility planning, and equipment placement.

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Coordinate with equipment vendors for installation, commissioning, and performance testing.

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Prepare SOPs for start-up, shutdown, and emergency operations.

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Process Engineering

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Define and optimise process parameters for fiber pulping, washing, and recovery.

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Monitor key performance indicators (yield, kappa number, brightness, energy & chemical consumption).

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Troubleshoot operational issues and recommend corrective actions.

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Vendor & Project Coordination

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Work with external vendors, contractors,



and internal teams for timely project execution.

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Evaluate technical specifications, drawings, and vendor quotations.

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Ensure compliance with safety and statutory regulations during plant construction and commissioning.

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Continuous Improvement

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Drive efficiency initiatives to reduce energy, water, and chemical consumption.

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Document learnings from trials and scale-up activities to improve repeatability.

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Collaborate with R&D; for trials of current fibers and process enhancements.

Requirements

Qualifications

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B.Tech / M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or Process Engineering.

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3–6 years of experience in pulp & paper mills, fiber processing, or chemical process industries.

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Hands-on experience in installation & commissioning of process plants.

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Familiarity with pulp washing, bleaching, effluent treatment, and recovery systems.

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Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and documentation skills.

Skills & Competencies

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Solid understanding of pulp chemistry and continuous process operations.

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Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

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Excellent coordination and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

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Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and rural setting.

📌 Process Engineer (Morena)
🏢 Craste
📍 Morena