United States
Sector
Keyword
Chemical Mix Crusher Operator
Chemical Disintegrator Attendant
Chemical Crusher Operator
Minimum Diploma in Chemical/B.Sc. in Chemistry
Will be updated
The tasks a Pulveriser Operator, Chemical is expected to perform include:
Feeding and tending power-driven pulverizing machine to reduce crushed chemicals or other material into fine particles or dust
Collecting materials
Fixing screen to machine according to fineness of powder particles to be produced
Starting machine and feeding material into machine to pulverize kit to fine powder
Observing disintegrating process, taking samples of pulverized material, and ensuring that required fineness is being obtained
Well-versed with discharging disintegrated material into outlet containers
Knowledge of cleaning machine and work area
Will be updated
Eye for detail
Motor skills
Good hand-eye co-ordination
Dexterity of hands
Ability to follow instructions
It needs one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
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
Factories usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. 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 to be mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards include working in confined spaces, slips, trips, falls from height,
noise-induced hearing loss, etc.
Health risks include includes physical hazards (noise, vibration) , inhalable agents (vapours, gases, dusts and fumes) leading to diseases of the lung and other organs, skin contact with chemicals, etc.
For freshers - INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 per month
For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of the Chemical & Petrochemical Sector in India
Global chemical market size was estimated at USD 3.9 trillion in 2013 and is expected to grow at 3-4% per annum over the next 5 years to reach USD 4.7 trillion by 2018. India currently accounts for approximately 3% of the world chemical market. The Indian chemical and petrochemical industry expanded in 2013 despite weakness in key export markets and subdued growth in the domestic market. The Indian chemical and petrochemical industry currently stands at USD 118 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% for the next five years.
Bulk chemicals form the largest sub-segment of Indian chemical industry with 40% market share whereas the specialty chemical with 19% market share is the fastest growing segment. Together, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh account for more than 50% of Gross Value Add (GVA) and Gross Output of the chemical and petrochemical industry in India.
The petrochemicals industry is a significant industry for the Indian economy. The growth of this industry is closely linked to economic growth of a country. Today, petrochemical products permeate the entire spectrum of daily use items and cover almost every sphere of life like clothing, housing, construction, furniture, automobiles, household items, agriculture, horticulture, irrigation, packaging, medical appliances, electronics and electrical etc. The Indian petrochemical market has grown at a CAGR of 11% from USD 19.3 billion in FY11 to USD 24 billion in FY13. The demand for basic petrochemicals and end products petrochemicals is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% to reach 16 MMTPA and 19.5 million tonnes by FY18 respectively.
The current per capita consumption of products of chemical industry in India is about 1/10th of the world average. The low per capita consumption across industries and segments and strong growth outlook for the key end use are the key growth drivers for the chemical and petrochemical industry in India.
Chemical and petrochemical industry is a human resource intensive industry and hence employs a large number of people across the world. Currently the industry provides employment to about 1 million people in India. With the growing demand, the manufacture and marketing of chemicals will continue to offer substantial employment opportunities both for skilled and unskilled persons. The industry also generates indirect employment for the chemicals, engineering, packaging and transport industry. With the additional emphasis on exports, there will be new opportunities in logistics and marketing as well. As the industry grows, so will the job opportunities for Pulveriser Operator, Chemical.
Chemical & petrochemical factories across India
Towns and cities across India
Will be updated
Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi
Anchor Institute (Chemicals and Petrochemicals), Nadiad
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai