Production Executive (Chemical Engineer)
Job Description:
Job Title: Production Executive – DCS Plant
Department: Production – Microcrystalline Cellulose (Excipient)
Location: Nandasan, Mehsana, Gujarat
Experience: 2–6 Years in DCS Operations
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Production Executive with hands-on experience in
operating Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth,
safe, and efficient plant operations for our Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) Excipient production line. This
role is central to our process control strategy, focusing on plant stability, continuous improvement, and strict
adherence to pharmaceutical quality standards.
DETAILED KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Process Control & DCS Operations
Operate and monitor the Distributed Control System (DCS) for real-time process control, ensuring all
parameters stay within validated ranges.
Maintain optimal plant performance by adjusting temperature, pressure, flow, and level parameters based
on production requirements.
Swiftly respond to system alarms, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent batch
deviations.
Execute complex plant startups, steady-state operations, and controlled shutdowns through the DCS
interface.
2. Operational Coordination & Troubleshooting
Directly coordinate with field operators to ensure physical checks align with DCS readings.
Troubleshoot operational issues during the shift and provide technical support to maintenance teams for
resolving equipment or system faults.
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Participate in system upgrades, logic testing, and loop checking during plant maintenance or expansion
phases.
3. Documentation, Quality & Compliance
Log daily operational data accurately and prepare comprehensive shift-end reports.
Document any critical events, deviations, or process abnormalities as per Good Documentation Practices
(GDP).
Strictly adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Health, Safety, and Environmental
(HSE) protocols.
Maintain the control room and related computer hardware in high standards of housekeeping and
discipline.
4. Safety & Emergency Response
Lead emergency response protocols from the control room during power failures, equipment breakdowns,
or safety incidents.
Actively participate in regular safety drills and contribute to preventive maintenance planning for process
safety.
QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, or B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry.
Experience: 2– years of hands-on DCS operation in Pharmaceuticals, Petrochemicals, or Food
Processing sectors.
Technical Skill: Proficiency in platforms like Honeywell, Siemens, Emerson, Yokogawa, or ABB DCS
systems.
Environment: Ability to thrive in high-pressure, 24/7 manufacturing environments with rotating shifts
(including nights and weekends).
Key Skills :
Company Profile
--- --- Pvt. Ltd. (GMW) is a leader in the excipient manufacturing industry, providing high-quality Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC), Croscarmellose Sodium (CCS), --- Sodium Starch Glycolate (SSG) to the ---ceutical, food, --- cosmetic sectors. Established in 1991, we began commercial production of MCC, --- over the decades, we have grown to become a premier producer in India, consistently upgrading our facilities --- exp---ing our capacity to meet increasing dem---.
In 2006, GMW entered a successful joint venture with --- ---, Germany, a global leader in the excipients industry. This collaboration has helped us achieve international st---ards of excellence, providing superior excipients that support the dynamic --- fast-growing ---ceutical industry. Our joint venture has not only strengthened our production capabilities but also brought German expertise in quality management, technology, --- process optimization to our operations.
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