Chemical Reactor Operator

Professional Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for safe and efficient operation of chemical reactors and associated process

equipment, ensuring production targets, product quality, process safety, and compliance with

standard operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate batch manufacturing reactors and process equipment.

• Execute raw material charging as per approved batch instructions.

• Monitor temperature, pressure, vacuum, agitation, and utility systems.

• Perform sampling and coordinate with Quality Control.

• Maintain production logs and batch records.

• Support filtration, transfer, stripping, and finishing operations.

• Ensure housekeeping and equipment cleanliness.

• Assist in preventive maintenance activities.

Technical Skills Required

• Chemical reactor operation

• Vacuum and distillation systems

• Exothermic reaction management

• Nitrogen blanketing and inert atmosphere handling

• Pump, condenser, chiller, and agitator operation

• Batch processing and process monitoring

• Sampling and basic quality checks

• Process troubleshooting

Safety Requirements

• Strong understanding of process safety practices

• Hazardous chemical handling experience

• Emergency shutdown awareness

• PPE compliance

• Spill response and incident reporting

• Safe handling of pressure and vacuum systems

Preferred Background

• Specialty chemicals

• Resins and polymers

• Industrial coatings

• Adhesives

• Fine chemicals

• Process manufacturing industries

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma, ITI, B.Sc., or equivalent technical qualification preferred

• Minimum 3 years of industrial plant experience preferred

• Experience in batch processing environments desirable

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail

• Process discipline

• Strong safety mindset

• Team-oriented approach

• Problem-solving ability

• Reliability and accountability

Interview Evaluation Checklist

• Reactor operation experience

• Vacuum system knowledge

• Temperature control understanding

• Safety awareness

• Batch record documentation

• Troubleshooting capability

• Shift work readiness

and

Also hold water washing experience.