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Deodorizing Plant Operator

Plant Operator

The tasks a Deodorizer is expected to perform include:

Tending the distilling equipment to deodorize processed oils used in manufacture of margarine, vanaspati etc., and shortening

Turning the valves to admit steam to heat oils to specified temperature, introducing and mixing nitrogen and creating and maintaining specified pressure and vacuum to remove fatty acids and gases from oil

Watching the operation through inspection holes and ensuring separation of fatty acids

Getting samples tested and finished oil transferred to filling section

Directing the draining of fatty acids and residue for manufacture of by products

Knowledge of maintaining specified pressure and vacuum to remove fatty acids and gases from oil

Ability to turn valves to admit steam to heat oils to specified temperature

Well-versed in observing temperature and pressure gauges

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, organization rules, and the democratic political process

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Ability to direct draining of fatty acids and residue for manufacture of by-products

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 feet

Need to handle a team of workers

Local travelling is not a part of this job

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

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Chemical and 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
Maybe

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.

Will be updated

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 12 largest producers of chemicals. With an approximate cost of $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.

Chemical and petrochemical companies across India

Petrochemical companies across India.