Explore chemical engineering jobs in India, with opportunities spanning diverse industries like pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and petrochemicals. Chemical engineers are vital in process design, development, and optimization, ensuring efficient and safe production.

Entry-level positions include process engineers and research assistants, while experienced professionals can find roles as project managers and lead engineers. Skills such as process simulation, chemical analysis, and problem-solving are in demand.

Explore career opportunities in major industrial hubs throughout India, with both private and public sector positions available. Chemical engineering continues to be a growing field, offering significant career growth.

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Chemical engineers design and develop chemical processes and equipment. They work on optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and conducting research to create new materials and technologies. This profession involves a blend of scientific knowledge and practical problem solving.

A bachelor's degree in chemical engineering is typically the minimum requirement. Many pursue advanced degrees, like a master's or PhD, for research-focused roles or specialized areas. Coursework usually covers topics like thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and process design.

The salary for a chemical engineer in India can vary greatly based on experience, location, and employer. Entry-level positions may offer an annual salary between ₹3,00,000 to ₹6,00,000. Experienced professionals can earn substantially more, sometimes exceeding ₹15,00,000 per year.

Chemical engineers work across various sectors such as petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and biotechnology. They are also involved in environmental engineering, materials science, and energy sectors. Their skills are applicable in both large-scale manufacturing and research settings.

Some of the top employers for chemical engineers in India include Reliance Industries, Indian Oil Corporation, and Tata Chemicals. These companies offer diverse opportunities in production, research, and development related to chemical engineering.

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15 Chemical Engineering jobs in India

Lead Process Engineer-Water

Pune, Maharashtra Stantec

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Description

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
Globally, STANTEC sets the gold standard for the wet infrastructure sector as well as being the Number One engineering consultancy in the NCE listings. In the UK, STANTEC continues to be selected by Key Clients as one of their strategic consultancy providers. As a consequence we are now looking for the right people to join our team to help deliver these exciting opportunities.
This is a chance to join the Process Design Team providing support to the Region as well as across the wider UK area in the delivery innovative project solutions.
The role will support STANTEC Project Technical Leads by providing technical expertise to ensure that projects are delivered to cost, schedule, technical and quality standards to meet both client and STANTEC expectations.
Primary Purpose of Job:
- Provide expert-level technical leadership in the design and optimization of biological wastewater treatment processes- ASP, MBBR, SBR, MBR, along with sludge treatment.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable process solutions. Shall be capable of handling a small team of process engineers.
- Lead and manage project tasks, including scope definition, budgeting, risk assessment, and resource planning.
- Mentor, support, and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing within the process engineering team.
- Utilize advanced engineering software and tools to develop, prepare and review technical reports, process flow diagrams, mass balances, and engineering drawings to support project delivery.
- Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations. Maintain communication and develop on going contacts with clients as required
- Complete all work in line with STANTEC Core Values and in accordance with STANTEC Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
Person Specifications:
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Process Engineering or other relevant subject.
- Professionally qualified BE - Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Process Engineering
- 15 to 20 years' relevant experience (water industry particularly with compliance issues and treatment plant operation with ideally knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes) after graduate education.
- Competent level of business development, ie: proven abilities to directly participate in and support the sales and account management process.
- Experienced level of client service management, ie: able to interface with clients and to build and maintain lasting, positive relationships with our Clients.
- Experienced level of project management, ie: have the skills necessary to manage a program or project, includes managing relationship with project associates and project tasks, budgets, scope and risk etc.
- Competent level of leadership, ie: be capable of defining and setting the direction for a team, project or product. Includes skills such as strategy development, change management and corporate stewardship.
- Experienced level of decision making, ie: able to make quality business decisions as well as to identify, assess, evaluate and solve problems.
- Experienced level of baseline skills, ie: professional and confident with the essential, basic business and communication skills that are required for career growth in all positions.
- Travel & other job demands
Person Specifications:
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Process Engineering or other relevant subject.
- Professionally qualified BE - Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Process Engineering
- 15 to 20 years' relevant experience (water industry particularly with compliance issues and treatment plant operation with ideally knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes) after graduate education.
- Competent level of business development, ie: proven abilities to directly participate in and support the sales and account management process.
- Experienced level of client service management, ie: able to interface with clients and to build and maintain lasting, positive relationships with our Clients.
- Experienced level of project management, ie: have the skills necessary to manage a program or project, includes managing relationship with project associates and project tasks, budgets, scope and risk etc.
- Competent level of leadership, ie: be capable of defining and setting the direction for a team, project or product. Includes skills such as strategy development, change management and corporate stewardship.
- Experienced level of decision making, ie: able to make quality business decisions as well as to identify, assess, evaluate and solve problems.
- Experienced level of baseline skills, ie: professional and confident with the essential, basic business and communication skills that are required for career growth in all positions.
- Travel & other job demands
**Primary Location:** India | Pune
**Organization:** Stantec IN Business Unit
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Travel:** No
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 29/08/ :08:33
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Gas & Chemical -Manager

Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh INA SOLAR

Posted 5 days ago

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Job Description

GAS and Chemical

Job Description – Manager (Gas & Chemical Distribution System, Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant)

Position: Manager – Gas & Chemical Distribution System

Role Overview

The Manager will be responsible for the design review, project execution, installation, testing & commissioning, and O&M of bulk and specialty gas systems and chemical distribution systems in a solar cell & module manufacturing plant. This includes bulk storage, distribution pipelines, VMB/GOX systems, chemical delivery systems (CDS), and exhaust treatment systems. The role requires ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted supply of gases and chemicals to cell and module production lines while maintaining compliance with all safety, statutory, and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Phase

Review P&IDs, equipment datasheets, layout drawings, and piping & instrumentation diagrams for gas and chemical distribution systems.
Oversee procurement and vendor qualification for bulk storage tanks, pipelines, gas cabinets, VMBs, CDS, scrubbers, and monitoring systems.
Supervise installation, piping works, leak testing, purging, and passivation of chemical & gas pipelines.
Coordinate with EPC contractors, OEMs, and process tool vendors for integration of gas/chemical supply to process equipment.
Ensure testing, commissioning, SAT, and handover of gas & chemical distribution systems as per safety protocols.
Drive project timelines, budgets, and contractor performance while ensuring EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) compliance.
Obtain statutory approvals related to explosive, hazardous chemicals, and environmental regulations.

O&M Phase

Manage round-the-clock operation & maintenance of bulk gas (N2 & O2), specialty gas (SIH4,NH3,PH3,TMA,BCl3,N2O and chemical distribution systems for solar cell & module lines.

Ensure uninterrupted and safe supply of gases and chemicals to production tools.
Implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for pipelines, valves, regulators, CDS, VMBs, sensors, and monitoring systems.
Coordinate with process, production, and EHS teams for chemical handling, emergency response, and change management.
Manage chemical/gas storage inventory, vendor AMCs, annual budgets, and spares planning.
Ensure reliability of gas cabinets, distribution manifolds, leak detection & alarm systems, scrubbers, and exhaust management systems.
Conduct hazard analysis, risk assessment (HAZOP, HIRA), and ensure strict compliance to LOTO/PTW systems.
Lead and mentor engineers, supervisors, and contractors for safe operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering.
12–18 years of experience in gas & chemical distribution systems for semiconductor/solar cell manufacturing or similar high-reliability industries.
Hands-on experience in:
Bulk gas storage & distribution.
Specialty gas distribution (high-purity pipelines, VMB/GOX, gas cabinets).
Chemical delivery systems (bulk & specialty chemicals).

Key Skills

Expertise in process utility systems design, commissioning, and O&M.
Strong leadership and team management across project and operations phases.
Knowledge of HAZOP, HIRA, SIL, and emergency response planning.
Ability to coordinate with process & production teams for tool uptime.
Vendor & contractor management with cost optimization focus.

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CTO - Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA)

Panvel, Maharashtra Reliance Industries Limited

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Description

full-time

Experience

20+ years of experience in product development, operation, process optimization, and technology leadership roles partly or fully in Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA)

Exposure to Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) industry (operation + technical services / technology) is a must, preferably with hands on experience of converting a PTA plant to PIA.

Key Responsibilities

Stabilize PIA plant operation by addressing technology issues and achieve design plant rate, specific consumption norms and product quality.

Develop and execute the technology strategy aligned with the business strategy

Assess global competitiveness through benchmarking.

Develop long-term and mid-term strategies to bridge gaps with top quartile / decile performance

Plan, develop and drive improvement projects to ensure RIL assets remain competitive

Support execution of capital projects and long term PIOs for flawless commissioning

Foster functional excellence, ideate top-down radical improvements & drive long term PIOs

Support Platform Initiatives to develop digital tools for improving productivity of plant including but not limited to Process Digital Twin, data driven models for problem solving, use of AI / ML for trouble shooting

Establish best practices and standards to ensure consistency for safe, efficient and reliable operations.

Build and mentor a high-performing technology team, fostering innovation and technical excellence.

Engage with industry partners, research institutions, and government agencies to foster collaboration.

Support business teams in assessing market trends, customer needs, and partnership opportunities.

Core Competencies

Deep domain knowledge in Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) process technology and thorough understanding of the challenges while converting a Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) plant to PIA including the corrosion aspects and steps needed to mitigate them.

Fundamental understanding of PIA technology landscape as-is and future.

Ability to work with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Strong program management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience with techno-economic analysis, lifecycle assessment, and sustainability evaluation.

Strong leadership and team management capabilities

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Chemist - Edible oil Industry

Kangayam, Tamil Nadu Kumaran Speciality Private Limited

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Description

full-time

Educational Qualification:

B.Sc / M.Sc (Chemistry/ Ind. Chem / Oil & Fat Technology

Minimum Work Experience :

4-6 years of relevant experience in FMCG, Dairy, Edible Oil Industry

Key Role

Monitoring the quality of raw & finished product, packaging material, fuels, chemicals etc. and do needful to maintain the same as per the standard requirement.

Knowledge of lab analysis of all kind of Edible Oils. Standard requirements and parameters for quality checking, and packaging material etc. Proper knowledge about the use of various all standard laboratory equipment and apparatus used. Knowledge about statutory compliance related to FSSAI/W&M.

Knowledge about International norms of food safety & ISO 9000, 14001 & 22000 an additional advantage.

candidates from Tamil Nadu location preferrable.

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Technologist - Polyolefins

Mumbai, Maharashtra Reliance Industries Limited

Posted 23 days ago

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Job Description

full-time

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To execute operational plans for both established and novel product/technology projects by evaluating new technologies, offering suggestions for process improvement based on benchmarking analyses, and aiding in pilot activities and plant trials, in order to, enhance operational efficiency, safety, and product innovation, in alignment with RIL's Technology Strategy, central procedures, and guidelines, ensuring the organization's commitment to excellence and strategic growth

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Participate in identifying opportunities for process improvements, assisting in achieving higher capacities

- Participate in root cause analyses to understand intricate process and engineering challenges and support in providing recommendations

- Support Sr Technologist in the identification and definition of enhancements and upgrades in current processes, equipment, and technologies, aiming to achieve higher production capacities and enhanced process efficiencies

- Assist in implementing improvement projects to ensure alignment with technology strategy and operating plan

- Support Senior Technologists in evaluating catalysts, chemicals, and additives, contributing to the optimization of processes and product quality

- Collaborate in conducting pilot studies and scaled-up implementations, contributing valuable insights for technological advancements

- Collaborate with R&D teams to facilitate scale-up and plant-level trials. Manage pilot studies, ensuring adherence to milestones, and provide inputs for successful scaled-up integration

- Execute commercial plant trials, validating emerging technologies, and overseeing the seamless transition from laboratory testing to full-scale production

- Perform simulations and APC models to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and proactively address potential challenges

- Create quarterly product performance benchmarking reports and translate insights into actionable recommendations

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

Education Qualifications - Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering

Experience - 4-8 years of relevant industry experience in process technology, chemical engineering, in Refining or Petrochemical Industry

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

- Knowledge of product technology & advancement

- Knowledge of latest tools & simulation studies

- Knowledge of product development

- Knowledge of application of science & engineering principles

- Knowledge of Modelling Standards, Project Standards, and Project Execution Standards

- Knowledge of Plant HSE use cases

- Process Optimization

- Innovation Management

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Lab/QC Chemist - BSc Chemistry

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Gamut HR Solutions

Posted 23 days ago

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Job Description

full-time

Company Overview

Gamut HR Solutions is a dynamic organization dedicated to helping individuals find the right job opportunities. With headquarters in Hyderabad, our team of 2-10 employees is committed to connecting talent with the perfect roles. For more information, visit our website .

Job Overview

Join Gamut HR Solutions as a Lab QC Chemist, a fresher-level full-time position located in Hyderabad. This role is ideal for recent BSc Chemistry graduates with 0 to 1 year of experience, eager to apply their knowledge and skills in a quality control laboratory setting.

Qualifications and Skills

Must demonstrate proficiency in lab documentation processes, essential for maintaining traceability and quality. (Mandatory skill)
Adherence to good laboratory practice is critical, ensuring accuracy and reliability in testing and results. (Mandatory skill)
Experience with laboratory information management systems for effective data management and reporting. (Mandatory skill)
Competence in sample preparation techniques is essential for accurate and reliable test outcomes.
Familiarity with environmental monitoring practices to ensure laboratory compliance with regulatory standards.
Understanding of regulatory compliance in chemical analysis, crucial for adhering to industry standards and regulations.
Strong attention to detail is necessary to detect errors and ensure quality in testing and documentation.
Excellent problem-solving skills for identifying issues quickly and implementing effective solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct routine quality control tests on samples to ensure compliance with established standards.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory findings and document all QC activities.
Implement good laboratory practices daily to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
Utilize laboratory information management systems for data entry and analysis reporting.
Prepare and analyze samples according to standard procedures and document results meticulously.
Monitor environmental conditions within the laboratory to maintain suitable compliance conditions.
Collaborate with the team to conduct investigations into any deviations or non-conformance issues.
Stay informed on the latest regulatory requirements and ensure all lab operations meet these standards.

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Lead - Electrochemical Technology

Mumbai, Maharashtra Reliance Industries Limited

Posted 23 days ago

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Job Description

full-time

Area of work: Batteries for long duration energy storage and green hydrogen by electrolysis.

Job Purpose

Technology evaluation; Support to business opportunities and Upcoming Assets
Scan technologies for batteries for energy storage, electrolyser technologies for hydrogen. Propose applications
Scouting technology for CO2 conversion to valuable chemicals, propose demo application.
Evaluate business cases, carry out lifecycle analysis.
Support Technology development & deployment
Establish prototype testing and application labs, collaborate with R&D.
Propose strategic engagement, work with OEMs
Technology deep dive redox reaction kinetics, electrode materials, mass transport, electrolytes, separators
Scale up from Lab to Pilot to Commercial sizes.
Develop energy storage applications like round the clock power. Integration with renewable energy
Knowledge of various battery technologies, understanding technical advantages and limitations thereof of applications in energy storage
Knowledge of electro synthesis processes viz. water electrolysers, etc. and Balance of plant (BOP) of these processes
Hands on experience in batteries/ electrolysis is a added advantage

Education Required

Bachelors or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from premium institute

Experience Required

Relevant industrial experience (10 years) with good technical background and good communication skills.

Candidates should have exposure in areas of Hydrogen generation through Electrolysis

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