Operator

Job Title :

Shift Operator – Biodiesel Plant

Location : VSEZ, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam

Department : Process / Production / Operation

Reporting To : Shift In-Charge / Production Supervisor

Employment Type : Full-time (Shift Basis)

Reporting To : Shift In-Charge

Job Purpose :

To operate, monitor, and maintain various biodiesel production units and utility systems during the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous plant operation in compliance with operational standards and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Plant Operation

• Operate production equipment such as Bleacher, Deodorizer, reactors, heat exchangers, centrifuges, distillation columns, and pumps involved in biodiesel production.
• Monitor process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, level, pH, FFA, etc.) using local gauges or DCS / PLC systems.
• Adjust valves, controls, and instrumentation to maintain steady operation.
• Ensure smooth startup, shutdown, and changeover of the plant as per SOPs.
• Ensure smooth running of the process during assigned shifts.
• Adhere to 5S and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the work area.

2. Raw Material & Chemical Handling

3. Product Quality Monitoring

4. Utilities Operation Support

5. Safety & Housekeeping

6. Record Keeping & Reporting

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