Indalc Spirits Pvt Ltd

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Job Type

Full-time

Location:

Dhenkanal, Odisha

Remote

Date Posted

Aug 29, 2026

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The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fermentation Operator to operate and monitor the fermentation section of our grain-based ethanol/ENA distillery.

The role involves operating the Pre-Fermenter and Fermenters, maintaining critical fermentation parameters, managing yeast and chemical dosing, ensuring stable fermentation, minimizing fermentation losses, and achieving consistent alcohol yield and quality.

The position will be responsible for safe and effective shift operations and will work closely with the Process Shift In-Charge, Laboratory, Liquefaction, Distillation, and Maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Pre-Fermenter and Fermenters as per SOPs and production plan.
• Monitor critical parameters including:
• Gravity
• Alcohol %
• RS %
• RST %
• pH
• Temperature
• Fermentation time / age
• Fermenter volume and level

• Ensure proper filling, fermentation, transfer, and batch completion.




• Maintain proper dosing of:
• Yeast
• Enzymes
• Urea
• Antibiotics
• Boosters
• Antifoam

• Coordinate with the Laboratory for regular sampling and analysis.
• Take appropriate process action based on laboratory results and operating parameters.
• Monitor yeast health, fermentation performance, and fermentation cycle time.
• Identify and respond to abnormal fermentation conditions such as:
• Slow fermentation
• High residual sugar
• pH deviation
• Temperature deviation
• Contamination
• Low alcohol formation

• Ensure proper transfer of fermented wash to the Distillation section.
• Maintain accurate hourly and shift-wise production/process records in the plant application.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and readiness of fermentation vessels and associated equipment.
• Coordinate with Liquefaction to ensure consistent mash supply to fermentation.
• Coordinate with Distillation to e

📌 Fermentation Operator (Dhenkanal)
🏢 Indalc Spirits Private
📍 Dhenkanal