Pilot Plant Operator

Role & responsibilities :

• Operate pilot plant equipment such as autoclaves, precipitation reactors, furnaces and associated utilities in accordance with SOPs.
• Operate forming equipment such as extruders, mixers, spray driers and coating equipment.
• Able to operate few key characterization units such as XRD to support plant batches as well as R&D developmental batches in shifts.
• Capability to operate basic equipment needed for batch preparation such as pH meter, viscometer, TDS meter, moisture balance etc, to continue effective development in shifts also.
• Execute batch trials, scale-up studies, and process optimization runs
• Monitor and control process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, residence time, etc.)
• Record and maintain accurate batch logs, observations, and process data
• Support sampling, in-process analysis, and material handling
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, especially for high-pressure autoclave operations
• Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and process deviations
• Coordinate with maintenance department during troubleshooting of equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S standards in pilot plant area
• Assist in equipment maintenance, calibration, and validation activities

Preferred candidate profile:

• 7-10 years of experience in pilot plant / R&D
• Experience in handling precipitation and batch (autoclave) processes preferred
• Experience in zeolites/catalysts
• Exposure to lab scale equipment to pilot scale equipment
• Exposure to working in batch preparation systems