Qualification
Essential: Bachelor’s in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering
Desired: Master’s, Water Management / Utilities / Sustainability certifications

Experience:

1. 20–25+ years of experience managing utilities and water systems within large process industries.
2. Experience leading utilities (steam, water, air, nitrogen) operations.

Accountability:

1. Lead safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operations of water & utility systems across sites.
2. Ensure availability and optimisation of utilities including steam, water, compressed air, nitrogen and effluent treatment.
3. Drive efficiency improvements, asset reliability, and sustainability initiatives.
4. Oversee statutory compliance, audits, shutdown planning and long-term asset strategies.
5. Lead cross-functional teams for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills:

1. In-depth knowledge of utility systems, water treatment technologies, ZLD and environmental systems.
2. Expertise in O&M, root cause analysis, reliability engineering, and statutory compliances.
3. Strong understanding of asset optimisation, safety, and environmental regulations.
4. Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies and digital operations.

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Qualification & Experience

1. Master’s / PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Computational Sciences with strong grounding in transport phenomena and reaction engineering.
2. 25+ years of experience in advanced modeling, reactor engineering, and scale-up for refining, petrochemical, chemical, or energy processes.
3. Demonstrated expertise in high-fidelity CFD, multiphase flow, heat & mass transfer, and reactive flow modeling.
4. Proven track record of supporting technology development, pilot-to-commercial scale-up, debottlenecking, and brownfield revamps.
5. Experience acting as an independent technical authority for high-risk, high-value process decisions.
6. Strong exposure to process simulators, CFD platforms, digital twins, and model-based decision frameworks.

Accountability:

1. Apply high-fidelity CFD and flow simulations to predict, diagnose, and improve equipment and process performance across reactors, separators, heat exchangers, and complex flow systems.
2. Develop and maintain reactor kinetic models for licensed and in-house technologies, supporting design, optimization, and operating envelope definition.
3. Support technology development, scale-up, debottlenecking, and revamp projects, providing deep technical insights from concept through implementation.
4. Provide independent expert validation for critical process design, scale-up, and modification decisions, reducing technical and execution risk.
5. Enable faster and safer commercialization by integrating modeling, experimentation, and operating feedback into robust scale-up and deployment strategies.

Skills:

1. Deep expertise in CFD, reaction engineering, and scale-up methodologies.
2. Strong understanding of multiphase flow, heat and mass transfer, turbulence, and reactive systems.
3. Ability to translate complex simulations and models into actionable engineering decisions.
4. Experience leveraging digital twins, AI-assisted modeling, and advanced analytics to enhance predictability and reduce time-to-market.
5. High credibility in design reviews, technical assurance forums, and leadership decision processes.
6. Strong collaboration skills across R&D, Manufacturing, CTS, EPCs, and Operations teams.

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Qualification & Experience

1. Master’s / PhD in Chemical Engineering
2. 22–28+ years of experience across product development, technology governance, stage-gate management, quality systems, and lifecycle management in chemicals, energy, materials, or complex engineered products.
3. Demonstrated experience in establishing and governing product lifecycle frameworks—from ideation to scale-up, deployment, and retirement.
4. Strong exposure to design controls, risk management, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and audit readiness.
5. Experience working in matrixed R&D, manufacturing and commercial environments.
6. Proven ability to institutionalize standardized processes, decision rights, and governance forums at enterprise scale.

Accountability:

1. Develop strategic roadmap aligned to vision and growth priorities to ensure top decile / quartile positioning.
2. Validate 5-3-1-year technology plans for differentiated and sustainable long-term edge to Divisions.
3. Act as the single technical interface between Central CTS and each division.
4. Review and ensure adherence to RIL standards and governance across Divisions.
5. Translate division business needs into deployable technical problems for expert groups.
6. Ensure fit-for-purpose application of central solutions to division contexts.
7. Support futuristic technology roadmaps for products/processes.

Skills:

1. Ability to translate complex technical programs into clear governance signals and leadership decisions.
2. Experience leveraging digital tools, analytics, and AI to improve predictability, compliance, and execution rigor.
3. Strong leadership in cross-functional alignment, influence without authority, and enterprise change management.

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Qualification & Experience

1. Bachelor’s/ Master’s / PhD in Chemical Engineering
2. 25+ years of deep technical experience across technology with exposure to APC/RTO, Process Automation, Simulation & Advanced Modelling
3. Strong experience in defining technical standards, methodologies, and reference architectures for complex, asset-intensive environments.
4. Demonstrated leadership of first-of-a-kind (FOAK) technologies and advanced technical deployments.
5. Experience operating as an enterprise design authority, influencing outcomes without direct line ownership.
6. Exposure to digital platforms, AI/analytics, IT-OT convergence, and cybersecurity-aware engineering.

Accountability:

1. Develop strategic roadmaps for Functional Expert domains, aligned with enterprise priorities, future technologies, and capability needs.
2. Own and govern enterprise-level standards, methodologies, and reference architecture across technical disciplines.
3. Develop reusable models, toolkits, and digital assets to scale expert knowledge and improve speed and quality of execution.
4. Solve high-complexity and cross-division technical problems, acting as the enterprise escalation point for systemic issues.
5. Lead first-of-a-kind (FOAK) deployments, transitioning validated solutions into division-led implementation at scale.
6. Act as technical authority for design reviews, deviations, high-risk changes, and critical investment decisions.
7. Build, curate, and institutionalize knowledge repositories and best practices, ensuring continuity, reuse, and organizational learning.
8. Own program-level and enterprise license management for specialist tools, simulators, and expert platforms.
9. Partner with IT and OT teams to ensure cybersecurity, IRM, and data governance requirements are embedded in technical solutions by design.

Skills:

1. Deep technical credibility across one or more core disciplines, with the ability to integrate across functions.
2. Strong expertise in technical governance, assurance frameworks, and risk-based decisioning.
3. Ability to convert expert judgment into scalable standards, playbooks, and digital assets.
4. Experience leveraging AI copilots, simulation models, digital twins, and analytics to augment expert effectiveness.
5. High influence and stakeholder management capability across R&D, Manufacturing, Digital, IT/OT, and Business leadership.

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Qualification & Experience

1. Master’s / PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related Deep-Tech domains.
2. 25+ years of experience across R&D services, analytical sciences, catalysis, IP, or technology management.
3. Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary scientific services supporting materials, chemicals, energy, or petrochemicals R&D.
4. Proven track record in building centralized R&D capabilities (analytical, catalysts, IP, governance, BD).
5. Strong exposure to regulatory compliance, biosafety, laboratory operations, and technology commercialization ecosystems.

Accountability:

1. Lead IP strategy, portfolio management, and FTO to protect and maximize R&D outputs.
2. Govern R&D budgets, CAPEX, safety, and regulatory compliance across labs and pilot plants.
3. Deliver advanced analytical services, method development, and root-cause analysis for R&D and operations.
4. Provide catalyst design, testing, optimization, and Deep Tech–driven innovation support.
5. Identify commercialization opportunities and forge partnerships for technology deployment and licensing.
6. Conduct market, techno-economic, and feasibility assessments to guide R&D prioritization and value creation.

Skills:

1. Expertise in IP management, analytical sciences, catalysis, and technology governance.
2. Deep understanding of materials, chemicals, refinery, and emerging Deep Tech areas.
3. Strong leadership in laboratory operations, biosafety, compliance, and R&D infrastructure.
4. Ability to guide commercialization, partnerships, and market-led R&D development.
5. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.

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Qualifications
Essential: Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required along with internationally recognized safety accreditation

Experience:

1. 25+ years of project/construction-related HSE experience, including international project experience, Oil and Gas projects exceeding $5 billion USD. Including 10+ years in HSE leadership role for a large EPC petrochemical / refinery project.

Accountability:

1. Develops RPMG’s HSE standards, standard operating procedures & goals.
2. Setup guidelines for preparation of various critical reports such as Incident Report, Audit Reports and governance framework for uniform implementation of safety policies across sites.
3. Leads teams of HSE professionals, including globally diverse teams when involved in projects.
4. Manages the overall direction and coordination of the HSE function on projects by identifying and approving HSE project plans, and their effect on contractual agreements, schedules, activities, and milestones to ensure a balance between productivity and the safety of project staff and visitors in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
5. Provides mentoring/people development for direct reports to identify young managers to be groomed for future leadership roles.
6. Provides technical guidance to direct reports through interpretation of Company HSE practices and procedures in relation to current legislation and regulations; plans and develops HSE programs concerned with unique or project-specific issues.
7. Oversees the execution of HSE training, programs, and processes
8. Oversees the implementation of HSE departmental functions in regard to auditing, training, incident investigation, software, tools, RPMG’s HSE policies, procedures, and methods designed to drive the Company’s HSE culture and meet the Company’s HSE standards and goals.
9. Provides oversight of technical HSE quality of projects and sites through interpretation of Company HSE practices and procedures in relation to current regulations.

Skills:

1. HSE Regulatory Knowledge
2. HSE Technical Knowledge
3. Knowledge of Best Industry Practices
4. Knowledge of Major National and International Standards
5. Emergency Response Systems Development
6. HSE Training Delivery
7. Hazard Risk Assessment
8. Incident Investigation
9. Procedure Development
10. Project Site HSE Inspections

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Qualifications
Essential: Bachelors' of Engineering or Technology (Mechanical/Chemical)
Desired: Post graduation from NICMAR or equivalent, PMP certification.

Experience:

1. 25+ years of experience in project planning & cost controls function and related automation tools, in sectors such as Refinery, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Oil & Gas and Energy.

Accountability:

1. Provide inputs in creating overall RPMG strategy and create roadmap for Project Controls function, ensuring adherence to overall objectives and goals
2. Manage end-to-end execution of project controls roadmap in alignment with the defined operating model
3. Establish a robust and reliable cost estimation process that lays foundation for accurate and informed decision-making during project budgeting; Provide different estimation classes for approvals at different project stages
4. Convert cost estimates into control budgets, post approval from management, that serves as a financial plan for execution for a cluster of projects
5. Support implementation of new automation tools to generate various MIS reports and provide critical inputs that support EC decision making.
6. Focus on building a competent and capable team and allocate tasks based on individual skillsets across cluster of projects to effectively manage the project controls function
7. Lead implementation of digitized systems depending on the nature and size of projects
8. Oversee end-to-end execution of cost and schedule management program for cluster of projects in line with project scope, regulatory, safety and quality norms
9. Monitor process, tools and platforms for integrated schedules, costs and cash flows based on the scope of work for cluster of projects in line with governance and overall objectives
10. Ensure consistency in preparation of WBS, CBS, all levels of schedule & costs, forecasting outcomes, integration across Engineering, Procurement & Construction databases
11. Lead the cost and schedule estimates for various reviews and ensure transition to control budgets
12. Establish consistent monitoring of project progress and cost through the established governance processes across the project lifecycle
13. Establish process for re-baselining of project schedule and cost
14. Guide and provide resolution on complex project controls issues and concerns to the Project Controls team as and when necessary
15. Provide inputs in the process of gathering relevant information and recording lessons learnt from past projects.

Skills:

1. Planning & Scheduling knowledge
2. Schedule & Cost Risk Analysis knowledge
3. Interface Management knowledge
4. Knowledge of Estimation & Cost Management
5. Governance and Compliance understanding
6. Risk Management ability
7. Knowledge of Automation tools
8. Data Analysis & Reporting

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Qualifications
Essential: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering.
Desired: Post Graduation in Construction / Business Management is preferred.

Experience:

1. 30+ years of experience primarily in handling large Industrial projects related to Construction of Refinery, Petrochemical & Power Plant with 10+ years as Construction Head of large projects.
2. Experience in Infrastructure projects like Roads, Water supply & Buildings, Ports & Terminals, Cross Country Pipelines, etc. would be an added advantage.

Accountability:

1. Keep abreast with new and upcoming developments in the construction industry and guide construction teams regarding how these technologies/techniques can be implemented to save time & cost at various sites
2. Devise requisite strategy for mode of execution such as EPC, EPCM, Open Book, Unit Rate for various sites
3. Provide strategic inputs to the Contracts team in finalizing & governing contracts.
4. Monitor and control the budget and resourcing plan based on project scope, criticality and schedule of projects to ensure adherence to overall business objectives and goals
5. Drive end to end execution / implementation of strategy through the team based at the plant/project site, so that the organization's vision is translated into action
6. Finalize the scope and sequence of work as per the project need and obtaining EC approval on the scope of work & budget.
7. Review organogram prepared by site construction heads based on the work-breakdown structure from Engineering and forecast requirements for manpower at various levels (RAG)
8. Review construction schedule in alignment with overall project schedule and provide strategic inputs to expedite execution.
9. Review major risks involved in projects and suggest mitigation measures to ultimately increasing the chances of delivering the project on time, within budget
10. Oversee proposals for cost optimization through the course of the project to proactively manage potential threats and reduce uncertainties
11. Conduct review meetings, asses list of hold ups, initiate corrective action
12. Guide execution teams in identifying and automating processes / activities that can be automated by adopting external tool or indigenously developed applications.
13. Review and approve infrastructure requirements for various activities and obtain requisite management approvals
14. Play key role in identifying and grooming competent young construction managers for future leadership roles.

Skills:

1. Knowledge of Construction technology & Management, Contract Management, resource planning, Codes and Standards
2. Knowledge of Planning techniques and infrastructure planning
3. Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and HSE procedures
4. Knowledge of Material control & reconciliation, work order, purchase order, billing, statutory requirements
5. Knowledge of Quality audits and stage-wise inspection procedures
6. Experience in coordinating civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, packages, IT and instrumentation works
7. Experience in handling large teams of internal as well as contracted workforce

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Location: Dahej, Gujarat

Level: Senior Level Leadership

Qualification: Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical engineering, Desired: Master’s degree in Engineering or Management

Experience:

1. 20+ years of experience across Operations, Maintenance and/or Technical Services within large-scale petrochemical or process manufacturing sites.
2. Minimum 10 years in senior leadership roles with end-to-end accountability for site operations.
3. Experience in operating Cracker, Polymer and PTA plants will be an added advantage.

Accountability:

1. Overall accountability for safe, reliable and cost-effective operations of the petrochemical site.
2. Ownership of production delivery, asset reliability, maintenance effectiveness and operational cost management.
3. Accountable for process safety, statutory compliance and adherence to HSE standards across the site.
4. Leadership of site-wide operational excellence, continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.

Skills:

1. Strong capability in managing end-to-end site operations, including production, maintenance, utilities and logistics.
2. Proven ability to lead and develop large, multidisciplinary teams (50+), including engineers, supervisors, and operating staff.

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Level: Senior Level Leadership (Vice President / Executive Vice President Level)

Qualification: Essential: Bachelor's in Chemical or Polymer Engineering, Desired: Master's degree, Degree in Business / Mktg.

Experience:

1. 25+ years in PET resin manufacturing with experience in Projects, Operations or Site Head
2. 10–15 years in Cluster Head / Site Head / Operations Head role, managing large-scale PET resin operations

Accountability:

1. Drive operational excellence across PET manufacturing units by strengthening safety culture, maximizing profitability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
2. Support RPMG in PET expansion and debottlenecking projects through technical expertise, process optimization insights, and guidance on implementation strategies.
3. Benchmark key operational parameters—such as productivity, conversion cost, energy efficiency, and quality—against best-in-class PET plants to identify and close performance gaps.
4. Drive minor capital and improvement projects to ensure faster execution, cost optimization and effective realization of ROI
5. Partner with RTG, site teams, and SMEs to co-develop and standardize processes ensuring institutionalization of best practices.

Skills:

1. Deep knowledge of PET polymerization, SSP, resin applications, and packaging market requirements.
2. Demonstrated strength in project leadership, plant commissioning, and sound understanding of regulatory, environmental compliance, and market trends.
3. P&L responsibility with business and marketing experience desired.

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Level: Senior Level Leadership (Vice President / Executive Vice President Level)

Qualification: Essential: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Desired: Master's degree, Degree in Business / Mktg.

Experience:

1. 25+ years in PTA manufacturing with experience in Projects, Operations or Site Head
2. 10–15 years in Cluster Head / Site Head / Operations Head role, heading large-scale PTA plants or integrated polyester intermediates operations.

Accountability:

1. Drive operational excellence across PTA manufacturing sites by strengthening safety culture, maximizing profitability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
2. Support RPMG in PTA capacity expansion and debottlenecking projects through technical expertise, process optimization insights, and guidance on implementation strategies.
3. Benchmark key operational parameters—such as productivity, conversion cost, energy efficiency, and quality—against global best-in-class PTA plants to identify and close performance gaps.
4. Drive minor capital and improvement projects to ensure faster execution, cost optimization and effective realization of ROI
5. Partner with RTG, site teams, and SMEs to co-develop and standardize processes ensuring institutionalization of best practices.

Skills:

1. Strong understanding of PTA process technologies, oxidation, purification, catalyst systems, and utilities integration.
2. Demonstrated strength in project leadership, plant commissioning, and sound understanding of regulatory, environmental compliance, and market trends.
3. P&L responsibility with business and marketing experience desired.

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Level: Senior Level Leadership (Vice President / Executive Vice President Level)

Qualification: Essential: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Desired: Master's degree, Degree in Business / Mktg.

Experience:

1. 25+ years in Vinyls manufacturing with experience in Projects, Operations or Site Head
2. 10–15 years in Cluster Head / Site Head / Operations Head role, managing integrated Vinyls complexes.

Accountability:

1. Drive operational excellence across Vinyls manufacturing units by strengthening safety culture, maximizing profitability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
2. Support RPMG in capacity expansion and debottlenecking projects through technical expertise, process optimization insights, and guidance on implementation strategies.
3. Benchmark key operational parameters—such as productivity, conversion cost, energy efficiency, and quality—against global Vinyls benchmarks to identify and close performance gaps.
4. Drive minor capital and improvement projects to ensure faster execution, cost optimization and effective realization of ROI
5. Partner with RTG, site teams, and SMEs to co-develop and standardize processes ensuring institutionalization of best practices.

Skills:

1. In-depth knowledge of Vinyls processes, chlorine handling, polymerization technologies, and downstream applications.
2. Demonstrated strength in project leadership, plant commissioning, and sound understanding of regulatory, environmental compliance, and market trends.
3. P&L responsibility with business and marketing experience desired.

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Level: Senior Level Leadership (Vice President / Executive Vice President Level)

Qualification: Essential: Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Desired: Master's degree, Degree in Business / Mktg.

Experience:

1. 25+ years in olefins manufacturing with experience in Projects, Operations or Site Head
2. 10–15 years in Cluster Head / Site Head / Operations Head role, heading largescale Olefins or Cracker complexes.

Accountability:

1. Drive operational excellence across Olefins manufacturing assets by strengthening safety culture, maximizing profitability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
2. Support RPMG in major Olefins expansion and debottlenecking projects through technical expertise, process optimization insights, and guidance on implementation strategies.
3. Benchmark key operational parameters—such as productivity, conversion cost, energy efficiency, and quality—against best-in-class Cracker operations to identify and close performance gaps.
4. Drive minor capital and improvement projects to ensure faster execution, cost optimization and effective realization of ROI
5. Partner with RTG, site teams, and SMEs to co-develop and standardize processes ensuring institutionalization of best practices.

Skills:

1. Deep understanding of Olefins process technologies, cracking severity optimization, furnace operations, utilities and off-gas management.
2. Demonstrated strength in project leadership, plant commissioning, and sound understanding of regulatory, environmental compliance, and market trends.
3. P&L responsibility with business and marketing experience desired.

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Level: Senior Level Leadership (Vice President / Executive Vice President Level)

Qualification & Experience

1. Master’s / PhD in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
2. 25+ years of experience in polyester, polymers, chemicals, fibres, or allied R&D organizations.
3. Proven expertise in product and process development, polymer chemistry, catalyst systems, and scale-up.
4. Strong understanding of customer-backwards development, sustainability-led innovation, and value-chain performance.
5. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and translating bench/pilot research into commercial-scale outcomes.

Accountability:

1. Lead 1–5-year polyester R&D initiatives aligned with business priorities.
2. Drive customer-backwards product, process, and catalyst development for performance and market relevance.
3. Deliver process innovations to improve cost competitiveness, margin protection, and sustainability.
4. Develop next-generation polyester products and grades with enhanced performance and environmental credentials.
5. Evaluate, develop, and recommend new catalysts, chemicals, and formulations.
6. Conduct and oversee bench-scale and pilot-scale studies up to TRL 6.
7. Enable continuous, incremental innovation to strengthen business competitiveness.

Skills:

1. Deep expertise in polyester chemistry, polymer science, product development, and process engineering.
2. Strong capability in catalyst development, reaction engineering, and polymerization technologies.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead TRL 1–6 research, scale-up, and pilot operations.
4. Strong customer-backwards mindset, market understanding, and commercial alignment.
5. Excellent cross-functional leadership, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.

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Level: Senior Level Leadership (Vice President / Executive Vice President Level)

Location: Navi Mumbai

Qualification:
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering
Desired: M-Tech Degree

Experience:
25+ years of static equipment engineering, maintenance or design experience with minimum 10 years of experience in Senior leadership roles in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical Industry in Engineering, Project, Operations & Maintenance, Commercial.

Accountability:

1. Responsible for Static Equipment Asset Integrity Management, Engineering Governance, Project Support and Lifecycle Management of static assets.
2. Ensure the engineering, reliability and long-term integrity of static equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, tanks, piping and furnaces across operations.
3. Engineering, Design and Optimization: Designing new systems and improving existing static equipment performance to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. This includes conducting technical studies, fitness-for-service assessments and proposing innovative engineering solutions.

Skills:

1. Extensive experience in engineering, inspection, maintenance and lifecycle management of static equipment in refineries and petrochemical plants; strong understanding of material selection, corrosion mechanisms and damage prevention.
2. Proficient in asset integrity programs including RBI, RLA, FFS assessments, corrosion management, and statutory compliance as per applicable codes and standards (ASME, API)
3. Skilled in root cause analysis (RCA), failure investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions to enhance equipment reliability and operational safety.

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