About the role
Group Company: Indorama India Pvt Ltd
Business Unit: Urea
Office Location: Jagdishpur
Department: Ammonia
Designation: Ammonia Section Head
Reporting to: Head-Production
Job Brief:
Responsibilities:
Plant Operations & Production
ØLead end-to-end operations of the Ammonia plant ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production.
ØEnsure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets with optimum energy efficiency.
ØEnsure smooth start-up, shutdown, and turnaround activities.
Process Optimization & Energy Management
ØIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.
ØDrive energy conservation initiatives to achieve benchmark energy consumption.
ØMonitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
oAmmonia production
oSpecific energy consumption
oPlant load factor
oOn-stream factor
oNatural gas consumption
oSteam-to-carbon ratio
ØLead debottlenecking and capacity enhancement projects.
Safety, Health & Environment (HSE)
ØPromote strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and statutory regulations.
ØLead process safety management (PSM) initiatives and risk mitigation programs.
ØEnsure compliance with environmental norms, emission standards, and sustainability goals.
ØParticipate in HAZOP, RCA, incident investigations, and safety audits.
Maintenance & Reliability
ØCoordinate closely with Maintenance and Reliability teams to maximize plant availability.
ØSupport predictive, preventive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
ØMonitor equipment reliability of compressors, reformers, turbines, boilers, reactors, and rotating equipment.
ØEnsure effective turnaround planning and execution.
Technical & Process Excellence
ØProvide strategic technical leadership for Ammonia process operations.
ØReview process parameters and implement optimization measures for yield improvement and energy reduction.
ØSupport troubleshooting of process upsets and critical operational issues.
ØDrive digitalization, APC, DCS optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
Leadership & Team Management
ØLead and mentor multidisciplinary operational teams.
ØDevelop succession planning, competency development, and training programs.
ØFoster performance-driven and collaborative work culture.
ØCoordinate with corporate management, licensors, contractors, and external agencies.
Commercial & Strategic Responsibilities
ØManage operational budgets and cost control measures.
ØSupport long-term business planning and plant expansion projects.
ØEnsure inventory optimization and utility cost management.
ØParticipate in strategic decision-making for operational improvements.
Key Interactions:
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized Govt Institution with minimum 60% marks throughout educational career.
Education and Experience:
Ø20+ years of experience in Ammonia / Fertilizer plants.
ØMinimum 8–10 years in senior leadership roles handling Ammonia process plants.
ØStrong experience in Ammonia technologies such as: Haldor Topsoe, KBR, Uhde, Casale, Saipem, Toyo Engineering etc.
ØExperience in large-capacity gas-based Ammonia plants preferred.
Competencies:
ØStrategic leadership
ØDecision-making ability
ØCrisis & emergency management
ØTeam development
ØStakeholder management
ØOperational excellence mindset
ØStrong communication and interpersonal skills
Skills:
ØStrong understanding of: Ammonia production process.
ØSteam reforming
ØSynthesis loop operations
ØUtilities & offsites
ØEnergy optimization.
ØProcess safety management.
ØKnowledge of DCS/ESD/PLC systems.
ØExpertise in turnaround management and plant troubleshooting.
ØFamiliarity with international codes and standards.
Certification / Software: SAP and ERP
Must Have (Required):
Good to Have (Optional):
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