Research Associate

Principal task and Responsibilities :

• Perform laboratory experiments to optimize critical process parameters to make process robust.
• Process feasibility study, cycle time estimation, capacity mapping, material compatibility test etc. for implementation in plants.
• Process safety analysis, scale-up studies and technology transfer.
• Plant support for process troubleshooting, debottlenecking, effluent reduction, utility reduction (energy conservation) etc.
• Business / marketing support by meeting various API PSD demands of customers.
• Basic engineering for new projects – preparation of PFD, budgeting of the project, evaluation of mass & energy balances, utility & effluent load evaluations, equipment MoC & capacity selections, etc.
• Detailed engineering for new projects – preparation of P&ID and layouts, equipment design, preparation of technical datasheets & design basis, ordering of the equipment, line size calculations, preparation of instrument datasheets & automation philosophy etc.
• Process simulations and operation studies using chemical engineering softwares (Aspen, ANSYS etc.).
• Preparation of effluent treatment and solvent recovery schemes.
• Co-ordinate with project department and vendors for the CAPEX projects.
• Technology evaluation and conducting trials to study its feasibility and applicability.
• Identifies ways to streamline and / or improve processes – Operational Excellence.
• Participate in safety studies like HAZOP and preparation of documents like HAZOP report & HIRA.
• Design of the manufacturing facility and providing technical support to project team during execution & commissioning. In the absence of the job holder the designee assigned by the reporting manager would be responsible for carrying out the above responsibilities.

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Skills Required

Aspen, Ansys