Dhanuka - Project Lead

Role Overview:

The role demands strong expertise in greenfield and brownfield project execution, chemical process engineering, stakeholder management, and operational excellence within the agrochemical, crop protection, or specialty chemicals sector.

Project Planning & Execution:

• Lead end-to-end execution of greenfield and brownfield agrochemical manufacturing projects from conceptualization through commercial production.
• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, including scope definition, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Establish project governance frameworks, monitoring mechanisms, and reporting systems to ensure effective project control.
• Drive project implementation within approved CAPEX budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Identify project risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Monitor project progress through structured reviews, dashboards, and corrective action plans.
• Manage material handling systems, safety studies, and design reviews.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with operational, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize plant layouts to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, and future scalability.

Procurement & Contractor Management:

• Support procurement activities related to equipment selection, vendor evaluations, technical bid assessments, and purchase recommendations.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.
• Conduct regular site reviews, progress meetings, and performance evaluations.

Construction & Installation:

• Oversee construction activities to ensure adherence to engineering specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Coordinate installation, erection, and integration of process equipment, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with construction schedules and resolve site-related technical issues effectively.
• Ensure utilities are designed to support current and future production requirements.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness:

• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, and plant start-up activities.
• Develop commissioning protocols, checklists, and operational readiness plans.
• Coordinate trial runs, process validation activities, and performance qualification exercises.
• Ensure seamless transition from project execution to stable commercial operations.
• Support recruitment, training, and capability building of plant operations teams.

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS):

• Integrate EHS principles throughout project planning and execution stages.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, statutory requirements, and corporate safety standards.
• Facilitate HAZOP studies, risk assessments, safety audits, and hazard mitigation initiatives.
• Implement robust EHS systems and operational procedures before plant commissioning.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, operations, engineering, procurement, quality, supply chain, regulatory, and leadership teams.
• Present project updates, milestones, and risk assessments to senior management.
• Act as the key interface between internal stakeholders, consultants, licensors, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Foster strong partnerships to drive successful project execution.