Urgent openings in DCS Operator - Production - IIEPL Pharma(Sri city)

Role & responsibilities

Production Operations

• Operate and monitor the DCS for manufacturing processes.
• Start up, shut down, and control production equipment through the DCS interface.
• Monitor critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, pH, level, and mixing speed.
• Ensure production batches are executed according to approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR).
• Maintain continuous monitoring of production processes to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Process Control

• Identify process deviations and take corrective actions within authorized limits.
• Respond promptly to alarms and system notifications.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams during process interruptions.
• Assist in process optimization to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Documentation

• Record process data accurately in logbooks and electronic systems.
• Maintain batch records and shift reports.
• Report abnormalities, breakdowns, and production deviations immediately.
• Ensure documentation complies with ALCOA+ data integrity principles.

Quality Compliance

• Follow GMP, GDP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with approved specifications.
• Support investigations related to deviations, CAPA, and change controls.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Safety & EHS

• Follow Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and near misses.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• Ensure safe operation of plant equipment.

Equipment Monitoring

• Monitor equipment status through DCS.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Verify equipment readiness before production starts.
• Report equipment abnormalities to the maintenance department.

Communication

• Coordinate effectively with:
• Production Operators
• Shift Supervisors
• QA Department
• Engineering & Maintenance
• Utilities Team
• Warehouse

Preferred candidate profile

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Process automation
• SCADA systems
• PLC basics
• Process monitoring
• Instrumentation fundamentals
• Batch process control
• GMP & GDP
• Data Integrity (ALCOA+)
• Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR)
• MS Office