Plant Operator
Pan Oleo Energy · Vellore · onsite · Posted today
About a minute. You'll make an account on the way through.
About this role
Intrested candidate can contact murali [phone removed]
### 1. Job Purpose
To operate, monitor, and maintain biodiesel production equipment and ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations while meeting production targets and quality standards.
### 2. Key Responsibilities
*A. Plant Operations*
- Operate biodiesel production equipment, including reactors, pumps, mixers, tanks, filters, heat exchangers, and transfer systems.
- Monitor the production process, including oil pretreatment, transesterification, separation, washing or purification, and drying, as applicable to the plant.
- Monitor temperature, pressure, flow rates, tank levels, and other process parameters.
- Follow operating instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure proper transfer, storage, and handling of raw materials, intermediates, and finished biodiesel.
- Maintain production records, batch details, equipment readings, and shift reports.
*B. Quality Control*
- Collect process and product samples as instructed.
- Coordinate with the Quality Control (QC) team for testing of raw materials and finished products.
- Ensure the production process follows approved quality specifications.
- Immediately report any abnormal readings, contamination, leakage, or quality deviations.
*C. Safety and Environmental Compliance*
- Follow plant safety procedures and use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Handle methanol, catalysts, chemicals, oils, and other materials only as trained and authorized.
- Follow chemical storage, labeling, spill-control, and waste-handling procedures.
- Report unsafe conditions, equipment failures, spills, and near-miss incidents immediately.
- Follow fire safety, emergency shutdown, and permit-to-work procedures.
- Ensure proper housekeeping and prevent environmental pollution.
*D. Equipment Maintenance*
- Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance as authorized.
- Check pumps, valves, pipelines, motors, filters, and instruments for abnormal operation.
- Report breakdowns and coordinate with the maintenance team.
- Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures before working on equipment when required.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and the surrounding production area.
*E. Production and Shift Management*
- Achieve daily production targets as instructed by the supervisor.
- Minimize material wastage, product loss, and unnecessary equipment downtime.
- Coordinate with supervisors, laboratory personnel, maintenance staff, and warehouse teams.
- Complete proper shift handover and communicate pending work and operational issues.
### 3. Qualifications
- ITI / Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Candidates with relevant industrial plant operation experience may also be considered.
- Basic knowledge of industrial equipment, pumps, valves, tanks, and process operations is desirable.
- Knowledge of biodiesel production is an added advantage.
### 4. Experience
- Freshers with relevant technical qualifications may be considered for trainee positions.
- 13 years of experience in chemical plants, oil processing, biodiesel production, or similar process industries is preferred.
### 5. Required Skills
- Basic understanding of industrial process operations.
- Ability to monitor gauges, instruments, and process parameters.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of workplace safety and chemical handling.
- Ability to maintain production records and follow instructions.
- Teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, and willingness to work in shifts.
### 6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of daily production targets.
- Product quality and batch consistency.
- Safe operation with adherence to safety procedures.
- Reduction in material wastage and equipment downtime.
- Accuracy of production records and shift reports.
- Plant cleanliness and compliance with SOPs.
### 7. Working Conditions
- Work at a biodiesel manufacturing plant.
- Shift duty, including night shifts, as per operational requirements.
- Work around industrial machinery, oils, chemicals, heat, and process equipment.
- Strict compliance with safety rules and use of designated PPE is mandatory.
Sourced from naukri