Job Description

Responsibilities

Plant Operations and Technical Management

  • Coordinate and monitor plant operations to ensure safe, smooth, and efficient performance within design and IOW limits.

  • Review lab analysis results and initiate corrective and preventive actions for any non conformities in consultation with senior team members.

  • Assist in performance analysis, technical studies, and implementation of process improvements for enhanced efficiency and reliability.

  • Ensure strict adherence to plant SOPs, monitoring schedules, and checklists while supporting the execution of routine and critical jobs.

  • Lead and coordinate the shift team for executing high-risk operations requiring supervision and maintain accurate logs of shift activities, production, energy consumption, and abnormalities.

  • Conduct regular plant rounds to identify and rectify non-conformities, hazards, and leakages in coordination with cross-functional teams.

  • Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure safe job handovers and execution in compliance with SWP and safety procedures.

  • Troubleshoot operational issues, handle start-ups, shutdowns, and plant emergencies independently, and take timely decisions to ensure people and plant safety—including initiating emergency shutdowns if needed.

  • Collaborate with internal teams for daily maintenance planning, process order creation, SAP notifications, and shift reporting.

    • HESQ and Process Safety

  • Promote and practice strict compliance with all HESQ protocols including SWP, LOTO, SOPs, IMS, and PSM guidelines.

  • Ensure readiness and proper use of safety equipment (PPE, air masks, BA sets, AEDs), and maintain high housekeeping standards across plant areas.

  • Participate in and improve risk assessments (LMRA/SJA/RA), conduct safety talks, and report
    hazards, near misses, and BBS observations in the Synergi portal.

  • Uphold the integrity of Yara’s safety systems by proactively identifying hazards and contributing to a culture of zero harm.

  • Ensure adherence to PSM elements, including hazard understanding, risk management, and continuous learning from safety events and operational deviations.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Strong operational knowledge of Urea process units and critical equipment including strippers, columns, heat exchangers, cooling systems, compressors, and turbines

  • Familiarity with hazardous chemical handling (carbamate, ammonia, hydrocarbons) and related safety protocols

  • Experience with DCS, ESD systems, RMPCT/APC, control loops, and plant simulators (OTS) Awareness of SNAM and relevant ASME codes and standards

  • Proficient in SAP for process orders, notifications, and maintenance coordination

  • Working knowledge of Power BI, Shift Connector, Parsable, and Synergi

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with data and AI-enabled tools for reporting and analysis

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage ambiguity, and multitask in dynamic plant environments

  • Willingness to work in rotating shifts, lead teams, and ensure clear communication during shift handovers

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi

  • Knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements including Factory Act, IBR, and environmental compliance standards

    • Education & Experience

  • For External Candidates: Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/B.E.) in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
    Consistent academic performance with a minimum of 60% marks in 10th, 12th, and B.Tech.
    Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
    Experience in a Urea manufacturing plant with hands-on exposure to DCS systems in a continuous process industry will be an added advantage.

  • For Internal Candidates: A.M.I.E. (Chemical) with 4–6 years of relevant post-qualification experience, or
    Diploma in Chemical Engineering / B.Sc. (PCM) with 12–15 years of relevant post qualification experience

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