B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Sc. with Chemistry as a major subject.
Candidates with relevant experience in chemical processing, surface treatment, phosphating or pickling operations will be preferred.
Experience
3 to 8 years of relevant experience in:
- Phosphating Plant
- Pickling Plant
- Surface Treatment Plant
- Tube Manufacturing
- Steel / Engineering Manufacturing
- Chemical Processing Industry
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise the complete phosphating process and plant operations.
- Ensure proper preparation, operation and maintenance of phosphating baths and chemical treatment tanks.
- Monitor and control critical process parameters such as:
- Chemical concentration
- pH value
- Temperature
- Treatment time
- Bath condition
- Surface quality
- Ensure proper pre-treatment, degreasing, pickling, rinsing and phosphating processes.
- Maintain proper chemical dosing and ensure timely bath analysis and replenishment.
- Coordinate with the Quality Department for process inspection and quality control.
- Maintain process records, chemical consumption records and daily production reports.
- Identify process deviations and take corrective action to maintain consistent product quality.
- Ensure proper handling, storage and usage of chemicals as per safety procedures.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, PPE usage and environmental requirements.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Stores Departments for smooth operations.
- Supervise and guide operators and contract manpower working in the phosphating plant.
- Monitor chemical consumption and minimize process wastage.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and 5S practices in the plant area.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for process efficiency, quality improvement and cost reduction.
Additional Advantage
Knowledge of pickling and surface treatment processes in tube manufacturing companies, particularly:
- Acid pickling
- Degreasing
- Rin