Job Description
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
