JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Role: Sr. Technologist

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE

Job Role Variant: Sr. Technologist – Utilities (Water)

Manager Job Position: Lead Technology - Utilities (Water)

Value Stream: Asset Operations

Job Family: Engineering

Sub-Job Family: CTS Offsites & Utilities

Location: Jamnagar

SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLET

Supervise a team of Technology Engineers to deliver best-in-class technical services to Operations for improving and sustaining performance of water generation units as per business needs and support for effective water management at JMD.

Implement plant performance monitoring systems, support trouble shooting, shut down and start-up activities, technology upgradation, value creation initiatives and improvement activities with an objective to drive process safety, reliability, costs and environmental performances.

Provide support to Technology Manager in performing all CTS related functions and deliver results as per plan.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Lead a team in monitoring and analysing the performance of water generation units on key parameters and advice operations to take corrective actions to improve/sustain performance.

Review, validate and ensure timely issuance of daily, monthly MIIS reports.

Carry out periodic test runs, evaluate performance, identify gaps and issue report with technical recommendations.

Provide technical support to Operations for troubleshooting the problems

Provide technology inputs for the root cause analysis of complex process/ engineering issues

Ensure active participation during shut down and start-up activities

Review overall water balance and issue water management plan during planned / unplanned shutdown of water generation units

Identify improvement opportunities and guide a team to prepare technical proposal and basic engineering package for implementation through MOC

Check technical integrity of all changes/ plant modifications as per set technical standards and guidelines

Conduct value engineering in all new projects / capital intensive schemes for utilizing existing unused assets and to optimise CAPEX

Guide a team in conducting detail technical studies and issue technical reports

Provide technical support for Engineering, procurement, shutdown, construction and commissioning activities of new minor / major projects

Support generation and implementation of value creation initiatives/PIO/Encon/Process safety and reliability improvement schemes

Co-ordinate with Licensors / catalyst & chemical vendors/Experts to resolve technical issues.

Recommend and lead major revamp studies including trial and test runs

Review and validate process engineering work carried out by Technology Engineers

Prepare and issue cat-chem and energy consumption norms on monthly / yearly basis and support Operations in preparing annual opex budget for the unit

Support development of alternate vendor/chemical/additive/catalyst and issue performance evaluation reports

Support implementation of process digitalisation initiatives by developing models / dash boards for improved process monitoring

Suggest improvements and upgrades in existing processes/ equipment/ technologies to improve plant performance and process efficiency.

Ensure participation in daily, monthly and other meetings as per schedule and provide technical inputs, as per need

Follow applicable HSEF procedures/practices with awareness about environmental statutory regulations and safety protocols

Ensure active participation in process safety, compliance and risk management activities like HAZOP, PHA/What If, Audits, PSSR, etc

Liaise with other functions like CoE, Maintenance, CES, HSEF, Projects, MEC/JEC, MPC, P&C, HR, Admin, FC&A teams for smooth plant operation

Support for training needs identification for self/team and participate to enhance knowledge, skills and competencies.

SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS

Improved and sustained plant performance

Zero interruptions due to inadequate supply of water

Contributions for Trouble shooting of the problems

No of value creation and process improvement ideas generated and taken forward for implementation

SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK

Internal: O&M, CoE, HSEF, CES, Site teams, HR, FC&A, engineering etc.

External: Vendors, Auditors, Consultants etc.

SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

Education Qualifications

A Full Time Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from reputed University

Experience

11-15 years hands on experience in Technical Services / Operations functions preferably in Refinery Utilities

Functional / Behavioural competencies required to execute the role

Knowledge of Utilities MEDs, SWRO, DM plants & cooling towers, Water Chemistry and Process Engineering calculations

Effective Leadership and Communication skills, Strategic thinking and decision-making skills