Department: Production / Process Operations

Reports to: Operation Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Operations Specialist supports the efficient running of a Solvay Process plant producing soda ash (sodium carbonate) and calcium chloride. The role analyses process data, troubleshoots operational problems, and works closely with the operations team to raise output, cut waste, and keep the plant within safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Process optimization

Analyse and optimise operating processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase production output.

Identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions that raise plant performance.

Technical support

Help the operations team troubleshoot process issues, evaluate equipment performance, and explicit operational bottlenecks.

Performance monitoring

Track KPIs including production rates, energy use, raw material consumption, and product quality.

Spot trends and deviations and recommend changes that improve efficiency.

Process data analysis

Collect, analyse, and interpret process data to assess performance and find areas for improvement.

Use data-driven insights to recommend process adjustments.

Safety and compliance

Make sure plant operations comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.

Conduct safety audits, identify and reduce risks, and enforce safety protocols.

Quality assurance

Make sure soda ash and calcium chloride meet required quality standards, working closely with quality control.

Continuous improvement and cost control

Take an active part in Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence programmes.

Help control costs by reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and minimising downtime.





Leadership and reporting

Guide and mentor operators and junior staff on plant operations, safety, and process improvement.

Report plant performance, process issues, and safety concerns to the Operation Director.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering, or a related field; a technical diploma with relevant experience may be considered.

Minimum 8–10 years in a similar role in a chemical or industrial plant, focused on process optimization and operational support.

Hands-on experience with process monitoring, data analysis, and troubleshooting in chemical manufacturing.

Proven record of improving plant efficiency and reducing waste.

Preferred

Strong knowledge of the Solvay process for soda ash and calcium chloride production.

Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methods.

Core Competencies

Analytical thinking: Turns process data into clear, practical recommendations.

Problem-solving: Finds and fixes the real cause of operational issues.

Safety focus: Identifies risks early and acts on them.

Communication: Explains technical findings clearly to operators and management.

Teamwork: Works across departments to reach shared production goals.

Working Conditions

The role is based in the plant office and control room, with regular visits to process areas that involve noise, heat, dust, and chemical hazards. Appropriate PPE is mandatory in the process area. Occasional extended hours may be needed during shutdowns or abnormal situations.

Overseas assignment: Saudi Arabia. Recruitment and interviews in Gujarat.

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Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹350,000.00 per month

Experience:

- soda Ash: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Operations Specialist (Gujarat)
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📍 Gujarat