Role & responsibilities :
- Operate pilot plant equipment such as autoclaves, precipitation reactors, furnaces and associated utilities in accordance with SOPs.
- Operate forming equipment such as extruders, mixers, spray driers and coating equipment.
- Able to operate few key characterization units such as XRD to support plant batches as well as R&D; developmental batches in shifts.
- Capability to operate basic equipment needed for batch preparation such as pH meter, viscometer, TDS meter, moisture balance etc, to continue effective development in shifts also.
- Execute batch trials, scale-up studies, and process optimization runs
- Monitor and control process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, residence time, etc.)
- Record and maintain accurate batch logs, observations, and process data
- Support sampling, in-process analysis, and material handling




- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, especially for high-pressure autoclave operations
- Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and process deviations
- Coordinate with maintenance department during troubleshooting of equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in pilot plant area
- Assist in equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation activities

Preferred candidate profile:
- 7-10 years of experience in pilot plant / R&D;
- Experience in handling precipitation and batch (autoclave) processes preferred
- Experience in zeolites/catalysts
- Exposure to lab scale equipment to pilot scale equipment
- Exposure to working in batch preparation systems

📌 Pilot Plant Operator (Vadodara)
🏢 Sarthee Consultancy
📍 Vadodara