Job Purpose

To operate the AOCP plant safely and efficiently by carrying out production activities as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining product quality, ensuring safety compliance, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous plant operations to achieve production targets.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Plant Operations

Operate reactors, pumps, filters, centrifuges, dryers and other process equipment as per approved SOPs.

Carry out batch charging, reaction monitoring, filtration, drying and product transfer activities.

Monitor critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, level and pH.

Ensure uninterrupted shift operations and achieve planned production targets.

2. Production & Process MonitoringRecord process parameters and production data in logbooks and batch records.

Monitor product quality during processing and report deviations immediately.

Coordinate with Shift Incharge for smooth execution of production schedules.

Minimize process losses and improve operational efficiency.

3. Equipment Care & MaintenancePerform routine inspection of plant equipment.

Identify and report equipment abnormalities.

Assist the Maintenance Department during preventive and breakdown maintenance.

Ensure proper lubrication and housekeeping around equipment.

4. Safety & ComplianceStrictly follow all safety procedures, SOPs and Work Permit Systems.

Wear and ensure proper use of mandatory PPE.

Report unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents immediately.

Participate in safety meetings, emergency drills and training programmes.

5. Housekeeping & Environmental ComplianceMaintain good housekeeping and 5S standards in the plant.

Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste materials.

Prevent chemical spills, leakages and environmental emissions.

Follow environmental compliance requirements at all times.

6. Material HandlingSafely handle raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Ensure correct identification, storage and transfer of materials as per SOPs.

Coordinate with Stores for material receipt and consumption.

Major Challenges

Maintaining consistent product quality during continuous plant operations.

Safe handling of hazardous chemicals and process equipment.

Managing process deviations while minimizing production losses.

Achieving production targets without compromising safety or quality.

Working efficiently in rotating shift operations.

Decisions

Decisions taken independently

• Following SOPs and operating procedures.
• Monitoring process parameters within defined operating limits.
• Reporting abnormalities and safety observations.
• Maintaining housekeeping and PPE compliance.

Decisions requiring superior's input

• Process parameter changes outside prescribed limits.
• Equipment shutdown due to abnormal conditions.
• Corrective actions for quality deviations.
• Process modifications and maintenance planning.

Interactions

Internal Clients

Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work:

• Shift Incharge
• Maintenance Department
• QA / QC Department
• EHS Department
• Stores & Warehouse
• Utility Department

Behavioural / Leadership Competencies

Qualifications'

Minimum Qualification: ITI – Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP)

Work Experience

5 to 10 years of experience in Chemical, Petrochemical, API, or Specialty Chemical manufacturing plants.

Dimension Skills

Financial Dimensions

Contributes to production efficiency, product quality, reduction of process losses, and optimum utilization of raw materials.

Other Dimensions

Total Team Size: As per shift requirement

Number of Direct Reports: None

Number of Thirdparty Employees: Helpers / Contract Workers (as applicable)

Functional Competencies

Safety Awareness: Demonstrates strong commitment towards safe working practices.

Process Discipline: Strictly follows SOPs and operating instructions.

Teamwork: Works effectively with production, maintenance, and quality teams.

Problem Solving: Identifies process abnormalities and supports corrective actions.

Learning Agility: Quickly learns plant operations and process improvements.

Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned shift responsibilities.

Quality Orientation: Ensures product quality through compliance with process standards.

Housekeeping Mindset: Maintains high standards of cleanliness and 5S practices.