378 Plant Operation jobs in India

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to take charge of plant operations, ensuring excellence across Production, Quality, Engineering, HSEF, and Technical Services. This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for delivering business-critical KPIs across output, quality, cost, safety, and compliance.

·    Provide strategic direction, leadership, and mentoring to multi-functional teams

·    Drive end-to-end manufacturing performance: quantity, quality, yield, cost, wastage

·    Lead Production, Engineering, Process Control, Quality Control, HSEF, and Product Development

·    Establish and oversee SOPs, ensure operational excellence and zero breakdowns

·    Ensure compliance with EHS, IMS/QMS, and ESG standards

·    Maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring timely technical support and issue resolution

·    Control budget and resource planning aligned with business growth

·    Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives

·    Develop talent pipeline and ensure capability enhancement of plant personnel

• To coordinate shift activity of all power plants comprising of AFBC, WHRB & TFH boilers and 12 MW turbine along with oil & gas fired DG sets and their auxiliaries. monitor performance of unit, analyse deviation for correction, maintain plant efficiency levels, achieving operational excellence in order to maintain uninterrupted power supply to smelter.
• To implement HSE standard at site and implement SOPs.
• To handle operational emergencies.
• Achieving monthly, quarterly and annual targets for power generation through daily monitoring of shift operations
• Conducting daily plant performance review and analysis with respect to performance indicators such as Plant Heat Rate (PHR), Auxiliary Power Consumption (APC), specific water consumption, specific oil consumption and Non-Coal Cost (NCC) through and implementing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Implementing all SOPs related to operations of Turbines, Boilers, and auxiliaries
• Managing waste disposal
• Maintaining stipulated ash levels in the ash silos by evacuation through operation
• Ensuring hopper evacuation, bottom ash and fly ash conveying system availability, transportation of ash
• Controlling resource wastage and improving plant efficiency by monitoring defects notified by shift engineers and correcting the same.
• Plant emergency handling
• Islanding operations of unit,
• black out restoration and revival of unit

Maintenance

• Facilitating availability and reliability of all equipment by partnering maintenance teams in implementation of shutdown, preventive, predictive schedules and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Giving inputs for planning and budgeting with respect to all technical up gradation and maintenance for the next financial year and implementing budget through meticulous planning of daily operations.
• Achieving cost saving without compromising delivery by driving continuous process improvement across area of operation.
• Implementing Safety & Sustainability standards and developing safety mechanism to achieve zero reported incident.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the industrial manufacturing sector. The company is well-established and committed to delivering high-quality products.

Job Description

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant would have:

Process Design & Optimization:

• Design, develop, and optimize industrial processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency in plant operations.
• Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements, including modifications to equipment, materials, or production procedures.
• Develop and implement process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and control strategies to improve plant performance.
• Utilize simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) to model processes and evaluate potential modifications.
• Continuously monitor process operations to identify areas of improvement and implement changes to maximize plant efficiency.

Plant Operations Management:

• Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring that production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met.
• Ensure smooth coordination between the operations, maintenance, and safety teams to minimize downtime and prevent disruptions to production.
• Develop and manage production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of products while maintaining optimal resource allocation.
• Provide technical support to the operations team for troubleshooting and resolving any process-related issues.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all processes are compliant with industry standards, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.
• Implement and promote a culture of safety within the plant, including conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and training for plant staff.
• Monitor plant operations to ensure that all activities are performed safely, with minimal environmental impact, and in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Conduct hazard analysis (HAZOP, FMEA) and ensure that process safety management protocols are in place.

Maintenance & Reliability:

• Work closely with the maintenance team to identify critical equipment, monitor performance, and develop strategies for predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure that all equipment and systems operate at peak efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules, ensuring that the plant minimizes unplanned downtime and maximizes productivity.
• Address equipment failures, coordinate repairs, and troubleshoot issues to prevent production delays.

Cost Management & Resource Allocation:

• Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities for cost savings through process optimization, energy efficiency, and resource management.
• Assist in budgeting and controlling operational costs, ensuring that production remains within financial constraints.
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of new equipment and technologies to improve plant operations and reduce costs.

Quality Control & Process Monitoring:

• Implement and maintain quality control systems to ensure that finished products meet customer specifications and regulatory standards.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for process efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of plant processes, products, and systems to ensure that they meet established quality standards.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to product quality.

Project Management:

• Lead or support process improvement projects, including the installation of new equipment, upgrading existing systems, or implementing new technologies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, maintenance, procurement) to execute projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical input and leadership in project planning, design, implementation, and commissioning phases.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and operation manuals to communicate findings, changes, and improvements.
• Maintain up-to-date records of process data, maintenance schedules, production performance, and safety compliance.
• Provide regular performance reports to senior management, highlighting progress, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in process plant or industrial engineering, with hands-on experience in process optimization, maintenance, and safety management.
• Industry Expertise: Experience in industries such as oil & gas, chemical processing, food & beverage, power generation, or manufacturing is preferred.

• Process Engineering Expertise: Strong knowledge of industrial processes, equipment, and process flow optimization techniques.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop effective solutions for operational and process-related issues.
• Project Management: Experience managing process improvement projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS), AutoCAD, process control systems (PLC, SCADA), and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Safety & Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of process safety management (PSM), environmental regulations, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA, EPA).
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, lead teams, and manage resources to achieve plant objectives.

Key Responsibilities

● Monitor production systems and job pipelines; respond promptly to alerts and anomalies

● Troubleshoot operational issues in collaboration with the development team

● Investigate incidents using logs, metrics, and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Kibana)

● Perform recovery actions such as restarting pods, rerunning jobs, or applying known mitigations

● Operate in Kubernetes environments to inspect, debug, and manage components

● Support deployment activities through post-release validations and basic checks

● Validate data quality and flag anomalies to the relevant engineering teams

● Maintain clear documentation of incidents, actions taken, and resolution outcomes

● Communicate effectively with remote teams for operational handoffs and follow-ups

Required Qualifications

● Experience in production operations, system support, or devops roles

● Solid Linux skills (e.g., file system navigation, log analysis, process/network troubleshooting)

● Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker in production environments

● Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus)

● English proficiency for reading, writing, and asynchronous communication

● Strong execution discipline and ability to follow structured operational procedures

Preferred Qualifications

● Scripting ability (Python or Shell) for log parsing and automation

● Basic SQL skills for data verification or debugging

● Experience with Hadoop and Flink pipelines for batch and stream processing is a strong plus

● Experience with large-scale distributed data systems or job scheduling frameworks

Key Responsibilities● Monitor production systems and job pipelines; respond promptly to alerts and anomalies● Troubleshoot operational issues in collaboration with the development team● Investigate incidents using logs, metrics, and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Kibana)● Perform recovery actions such as restarting pods, rerunning jobs, or applying known mitigations● Operate in Kubernetes environments to inspect, debug, and manage components● Support deployment activities through post-release validations and basic checks● Validate data quality and flag anomalies to the relevant engineering teams● Maintain clear documentation of incidents, actions taken, and resolution outcomes● Communicate effectively with remote teams for operational handoffs and follow-upsRequired Qualifications● Experience in production operations, system support, or devops roles● Solid Linux skills (e.g., file system navigation, log analysis, process/network troubleshooting)● Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker in production environments● Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus)● English proficiency for reading, writing, and asynchronous communication● Strong execution discipline and ability to follow structured operational proceduresPreferred Qualifications● Scripting ability (Python or Shell) for log parsing and automation● Basic SQL skills for data verification or debugging● Experience with Hadoop and Flink pipelines for batch and stream processing is a strong plus● Experience with large-scale distributed data systems or job scheduling frameworks