Dcs Operator

Job Description: DCS Operator - Agrochemical Formulation Plant

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Monitoring & Control

• Monitor process parameters through DCS/SCADA systems.
• Control formulation, blending, mixing, milling, heating, cooling, transfer, and utility operations from the control room.
• Ensure process parameters remain within approved operating limits.
• Initiate corrective actions in coordination with field operators during process deviations.
• Monitor alarms and take appropriate action as per SOP.

2. Production Operations

• Execute batch operations as per Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR).
• Start-up, shut down, and product changeover activities through DCS.
• Verify raw material charging status with field operators.
• Monitor batch progress and optimize cycle times.
• Ensure achievement of production targets as per plan.

3. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)

• Ensure compliance with all EHS standards and SOPs.
• Monitor critical safety interlocks, alarms, and trips.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and process upsets.
• Participate in emergency response drills.
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

4. Quality Compliance

• Maintain critical process parameters within specified limits.
• Ensure batch execution follows approved formulations and procedures.
• Coordinate with QC for sampling and analysis requirements.
• Identify and report process deviations that may impact product quality.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.

5. Coordination with Field Operations

• Provide operating instructions to field operators.
• Coordinate equipment start-up, shutdown, charging, and transfer activities.
• Verify field execution of operational activities.
• Communicate process abnormalities and corrective actions.

6. Equipment & Utility Monitoring

• Monitor mixers, dispersers, mills, transfer pumps, storage tanks, reactors, and utility systems.
• Track equipment operating conditions and performance trends.
• Report equipment abnormalities to maintenance and shift supervision.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain DCS logbooks and electronic records.
• Record process deviations, alarms, downtime, and production data.
• Generate shift reports and production summaries.
• Ensure proper shift handover and takeover.
• Maintain data integrity and process records.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Participate in process optimization initiatives.
• Support automation and digitalization projects.
• Contribute to TQM drive-Kaizen, POKA YOKE,OPL,DWM.
• Suggest improvements to enhance process reliability and safety.