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Ammonia Compressor Attendant
Gas Compressor Driver
Minimum ? 12th and NAC in Millwright Mechanic/Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
Minimum 1 year of experience required
The tasks an Ammonia Compressor Attendant is expected to perform include:
Operating the ammonia compressor and auxiliary unit for making ice by freezing water
Examining thermometers, pressure gauges and other instruments to ascertain the working condition of the plant
Operating switches, thermostats and other controls to maintain desired temperatures
Opening, closing and adjusting hand valves, associated with the compressor and condenser, to control the rate of suction and discharge of ammonia temperature
Ensuring proper covering of the freezing tank of the plant with saw dust and proper circulation of brine solution around the tank
Measuring the specific gravity of brine (saltwater) periodically
Lowering cans containing water into the freezing tank and covering the lid
Removing cans from the freezing tank after the ice is formed
Separating the ice blocks from the cans after a little thawing
Maintaining the prescribed records of meter readings
Cleaning the equipment and performing other tasks to keep the system in good running order
Repairing and overhauling the plant
Adjusting the specific gravity by adding water, salt or calcium chloride to the solution
Skilled in using the ammonia compressor
Skilled in measuring temperature and pressure using the thermometer and pressure gauge
Ability to prepare the brine solution
Knowledge of measuring specific gravity and adjusting it from time to time
Ability to service the compressor and other equipment and troubleshoot them
Physically fit
Not applicable
Hardworking
Focused
Vigorous
Keen observation skills
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous according to The Factories Act, 1948
For freshers - INR 7,500 to INR 8,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Market Trend of Capital Goods & Manufacturing Sector in India
India's economy is expected to grow at 7.4 per cent in 2014-15 as per a government forecast. Business conditions in the Indian manufacturing sector continued to improve in January 2015 fuelled by an accelerated growth of output, marking the third straight month of expansion on the HSBC Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The PMI rose to 52.4 points in January 2015 from 51.1 in December 2014. The composite PMI that combines both services and manufacturing sectors rose to 53.3 points in January 2015 from 52.9 in the previous month. India?s manufacturing sector could touch US$ 1 trillion by 2025, according to a report by Mckinsey and Company.
There is potential for the sector to account for 25-30 per cent of the country?s GDP and create up to 90 million domestic jobs by 2025. This will certainly give a boost to the FDI in the country and create many employment opportunities. This will certainly benefit professionals like Ammonia Compressor Attendant.
Ice producing companies
Cities and towns across India
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Various private and government institutes across India
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