Lab Chemist

Purpose of the Position (Job Summary)

 Responsible for conducting laboratory investigations to identify, analyse and resolve process and product

issues in a running chemical plant.

 The role involves supporting operations, quality and process engineering teams by simulating plant conditions

in the lab, analysing deviations and recommending corrective actions.

Key Individual Accountabilities

Strategy

 Support process optimization studies ( reaction parameters, solvent/adsorbent efficiency, catalyst evaluation, impurity profiling)

 Evaluate new materials and intermediates for quality impact on plant performance

 Record and interpret experimental data, prepare trouble shooting reports and communicate findings to operations and process engineering

Financial

 Ensure achievement of cost saving initiatives to achieve targeted savings in the given time frame

 Identify potential cost saving areas & improvement areas.

 Formulate improvement proposals and ensure its implementation.

Customer/ External Orientation

 Ensure that all communications from the department to customers is prompt and courteous.

 Work with external clients in a professional manner to deliver agreed level of service with context set by Senior Management.

People Orientation

 Facilitate initiatives for training need identification and building requisite skills & competencies through systematic training & skill up-gradation initiatives for the team.

 Recognize & reward excellent performers & affirm key contributions of employees toward the achievement of goals & objectives of the team.

 Inspire & motivate employees through demonstrated commitment to DCM Vision and Core Values and active participation in various team engagement activities.

Core operational accountabilities

Process Improvement:

 Carryout lab-scale simulations of plant issues ( e.g., reaction imbalance, color/odour  problems, impurities, yield loss, corrosion etc)

 Perform lab-scale synthesis, reactions, formulations, and material testing based on project requirements.

 Prepare experimental plans under the guidance of R&D Scientists/Engineers.

 Conduct experiments to study reaction kinetics, process parameters optimization, material compatibility, and performance evaluations.

 Identify root causes of process upsets, deviations, or product quality failures through analytical testing

 Work with plant teams to validate hypotheses and suggest corrective and preventive actions ( CAPA) Quality, Safety and Environment Observation

 Performs chemical and physical tests (titrations, chromatography, spectroscopic analysis, thermal analysis, moisture content etc) as required

 Develop quick test methods to support urgent plant trouble shooting

 Follow safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals

 Ensure compliance with plant SOPs, ISO standards and environmental guidelines.

 Participate in safety audits and provide chemical safety inputs during trouble shooting

System Management

 To ensure implementation of Integrated Management System, British Safety Council, Responsible Care procedures and systems like TQM, TPM, KAIZEN, SIX Sigma for the function.

 Review audit reports and plan for improvement

Internal                                                                          External

 Senior Leadership                                             External customers

 Unit Management Team                                Technology Suppliers

 Operations Head - Caustic                            Plant & Equipment suppliers

 Engineering Team

 Purchase Team

 A& F Team

 HR Team

 EHS Team

 Technical Team members

Technical & Behavioral Skills & Knowledge

Qualification:

 B Sc/M Sc in chemistry or Diploma in Chemical engineering with minimum 3 to 5 yrs of experience in a broad

range of technical and Operational roles in Technical Services. Working in Chlor Alkali manufacturing

organizations will be added advantage.

Behavioral Skills:

 Strategic and innovative approach to problem solving and ability to define critical value drivers (cost and

revenue)

 Leadership qualities with strong interpersonal skills and people management abilities

 Ability to demonstrate effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Technical Skills:

 Technical knowledge combined with entrepreneurial drive.

 Deliver best practice and cost-effective outcomes.

 Knowledge of the latest technologies currently implemented Industry in the field of process technologies and

engineering practices on material movement, energy management, heat-transfer and mass-transfer equipment

etc.

 Should have knowledge of Environment, Health & Safety requirements.

 Ability to present the findings in a clear and concise manner to top management

 Good command on tools like 5S, TPM, TQM, Six Sigma etc.

 Good analytical skills, analyzing processes and applications, to bring in changes resulting in cost savings, energy

savings and enhanced operational efficiency.

 Should have exposure of SAP.