Keyword

Chemical Plant and System Operators

Plant Operator

Plant Machinist

The tasks a Hydrogenation Operator (Oils and Fats) is expected to perform include:

Controlling equipment to process base oils used in manufacture of margarine, vanaspati, etc., and shortening

Starting pumps to move pre-measured batches of refined oils or fats into converter vessel

Turning valves to adjust rate of flow of hydrogen, steam, air, and water into converter and weighing and adding specified amounts of catalytic agents and other chemicals to hardened batch of oils or fats, as required

Testing samples of batch using refractometer to ensure that hardness of product is in accordance with specifications

Pumping hardened oil through filter press to remove catalyst and attaching lines to transfer filtered oil to blending vessel

Starting pumps to add specified amounts of blending oils to blending vessel and turning valves, to heat and blending oils, for required period of time

Observing temperature and pressuring gauges and turning valves to make adjustments when necessary

Pumping finished oils through filter press to holding tank

Designating according to equipment controlled

Knowledge of controlling equipment to process base oils

Ability to adjust rate of flow of hydrogen, steam, air, and water into converter, and weigh and add specified amounts of catalytic agents and other chemicals to harden batch of oils or fats, as required

Well-versed with observing temperature and pressure gauges

Competent in testing samples of batch to ensure that hardness of product is in accordance with specifications

Will be updated

Ability to follow instructions

Physically fit

Good hand-eye co-ordination

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Motor skills

Ability to focus for long hours

It requires one to be on their toes

Need to handle a team of workers

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Chemical & petrochemical companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Occupational hazards may include injuries, burns, mental and physical stress, breathing problems, uneasiness, etc.

Health risks include possible injuries due to exposure to toxic material or fumes, working in congested and cramped spaces, continuous exposure to chemicals, contaminated work spaces, etc.

For freshers - INR 19,000 to INR 20,000 per month

For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 46,000 to INR 47,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Industry Outlook of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Sector

Indian chemical industry generates around 70,000 commercial goods ranging from plastic to toiletries and pesticides to beauty products. It is regarded as the oldest domestic sector in India and in terms of volume, it gives a sense of pride to India by featuring as the 12th largest producers of chemicals. With an approximate cost of US$ 28 billion, it amounts to 12.5% of the entire industrial output of India and 16.2% of its entire exports. Under Chemical industries, some of the other rapidly emerging sectors are petrochemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Indian chemical industry comprises both small and large scale units, and presently, there are about 70,000 chemical manufacturing units located in the country. The industrys current turnover is about USD 30.8 billion which is 14 per cent of the total manufacturing output of the country.

Indian chemical industry is expected to register a growth of 8-9% in the next decade and is expected to double its share in global chemical industry to 5-6% by 2021.

Even though this industry is capital and technology intensive, the sector is a major avenue for large scale employment. The downstream plastic processing is the largest employer with over 3.53 million people deriving their livelihood from this sector. As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Hydrogenation Operator (Oils and Fats).

Chemical and petrochemical companies across India

Cities and towns across India