Position Summary :

The position will be responsible for the research and development efforts in improving carbon black product quality irrespective of input raw material's quality and meeting quality requirements of customers at optimum cost with the challenge of the availability of consistent quality feedstock

Key Deliverables :

- Analyzing complex heterogeneous oils systems; modeling atomization, developing feedstock optimization methodology etc.

- Researching on functionalization and chemical modification of carbon black feedstock.

- Working towards the development of carbon black with unique properties to solve challenging industrial problems

- Continual development and improvement of reaction processing and carbon black modification

- Lead new product development projects in the area of oil feedstock components rich in naphthalene, methyl-indenes, anthracene, fluorene and other poly-aromatic components and their impact on reaction processes, yield, and the final performance and characteristics of products.

- Interpretation of data using statistical analysis and visualization tools

- Develop pilot plant small scale test experimental plans, design innovative feedstock fractions selection and process flow schemes, and leverage refining and petrochemical understanding to model and lead programs to support new technology development activities and implementation across all plants

- Involve in predictive and prescriptive analytics including but not limited to mathematical optimization

- Provide technical support to Operations, Purchasing functions

- Continuous interaction with Process Technology, Development groups and Quality Control groups to design and interpret robust experiment and to diagnose problems and suggest solutions related to feedstock

- Development of Intellectual property by coming up with new ideas and invention disclosures for process improvement

Key Competencies :

ENSURING UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY - The ability to deliver a superior standard of performance or outcome

- Identifies deviations from defined standards and corrects them

- Implements appropriate methodologies and processes to minimize variations

- Seeks to reduce variances in output standards by monitoring work closely

- Drives the team to strive for quality and results excellence

BEING PROCESS ORIENTED - The drive to use, improve, develop and manage processes for better performance and customer satisfaction

- Defines and monitors process efficiency metrics

- Implements industry best practices

- Is not limited by defined processes to perform, meet customer and business needs better

- Creates/improves processes, ensuring they are flexible to meet varied business needs

MAKING THINGS HAPPEN - The ability to turn knowledge into action and vision into reality; taking ownership and responsibility to get things done

- Is determined despite frequent obstacles

- Tackles difficult problems and takes personal responsibility for arriving at solutions/decisions quickly

- Seeks ways to improve overall team performance

- Takes ownership of corporate decisions with energy and commitment

NURTURING YOUR TEAM - The ability to foster subordinates- development through delegation, regular feedback and coaching to develop their capabilities

- Provides clear, constructive and timely feedback in a manner that encourages learning

- Supports subordinates in identifying development needs and creating developmental plans

- Encourages subordinates to take routine decisions

- Recognizes and rewards people who achieve outstanding results immediately

BUILDING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS - The ability to build, maintain and strengthen relationships (internal and external) that enable achievement of desired goals

- Clearly states expectations from the team

- Supports subordinates in Recognizes the value of sharing information with team ; provides inputs, if required to achieve team goals

- Encourages diverse view points from team members

- Is willing to learn from others

HAVING A STRATEGIC OUTLOOK - The ability to take a long term view, think on a broad canvas and plan actions to seize opportunities and manage risks

- Creates plans that are consistent with functional strategies

- Consistently anticipates challenges and opportunities that may not be obvious

- Understands the organization's strengths and weaknesses in comparison to competitors

- Aids strategy planning by providing information / insights from the marketplace

- Uses cost benefit thinking to set team priority

KEEPING CUSTOMER AT THE CORE OF EVERY ACTION - The ability to proactively understand the customer's stated and underlying needs and the drive to go beyond what is required in order to meet or exceed customer expectations

- Establishes mutual expectations with customers.

- Addresses customer's expressed and implied needs.

- Drives the team to put in extra effort to meet customer commitments.

- Gains customer's respect, trust and builds a long lasting bond with them

CHALLENGING STATUS QUO AND INNOVATING- The drive to identify fresh approaches, new imaginative ideas / insights, processes, products or services to improve organizational performance

- Makes changes to existing work methods to improve performance of self and team

- Is unafraid of making mistakes and encourages the team to take risks and try new methods to simplify process / improve performance

- Keeps the team updated on new trends and ensures it's orientation

- Selects and executes ideas that are feasible

The Candidate Profile:

Qualification : Minimum of bachelor's degree (B. Tech. / B.E.) in Chemical Engineering/Petroleum Engineering from a recognized Institute.

Desired Skills :

- Strong interest in R&D work and exposure to mathematical modeling, covering predictive engineering.

- A self-starter with previous demonstration of strong leadership and positively influencing others

- High level of creativity and ability to think outside the box to create step out breakthrough technologies

- Strong organizational communication and presentation skills.

- Demonstrated ability in problem solving.

- Good knowledge of petrochemicals or refining technologies.

- Good knowledge about working methodology and principle of Analytical chemistry tools

- Strong quantitative and analytical ability

- Experience in MS word and Excel

- Exposure to Six Sigma methodology

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