Job Title: CO₂ Operator / CO₂ Plant Operator Department: Production / Utilities / CO₂ Recovery Grain-Based Distillery Plant (Ethanol, ENA/Alcohol & CO₂) Job Purpose To operate, monitor, and maintain the CO₂ recovery, purification, liquefaction, and storage system in a grain-based distillery plant, ensuring safe operations, optimal recovery efficiency, product quality, and compliance with safety and statutory standards. Key Responsibilities CO₂ Plant Operations • Operate CO₂ recovery plant including scrubber, compressor, dryer, liquefaction unit, storage tanks, and bottling/dispatch system. • Monitor CO₂ generation from fermentation and ensure maximum recovery efficiency. • Control operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, and purity levels. • Start-up, shutdown, and changeover of CO₂ plant equipment as per SOPs. Quality Control • Ensure CO₂ purity meets required specifications for food-grade / industrial-grade CO₂. • Conduct routine checks for moisture, oil content, odor, and non-condensable gases. • Coordinate with QC/QA team for sampling and testing. Equipment & Maintenance Support • Perform routine inspections of compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, dryers, and valves. • Identify abnormalities, leakages, vibrations, or inefficiencies and report promptly. • Support maintenance team during preventive and breakdown maintenance. • Maintain proper lubrication and housekeeping of CO₂ plant area. Safety & Compliance • Strictly follow safety procedures related to high-pressure gases and cryogenic systems. • Ensure proper handling and storage of liquid CO₂ cylinders/tanks. • Use PPE and comply with HSE policies, statutory norms, and plant safety rules. • Participate in safety drills, audits, and risk assessments. Documentation & Reporting • Maintain daily production logs, operating parameters, and shift reports. • Record CO₂ recovery quantities, losses, downtime, and energy consumption. • Assist in preparing reports for management review. Coordination • Coordinate with Fermentation, Distillation, Utilities, and Maintenance teams. • Support CO₂ dispatch/loading activities as per schedule.
Educational Qualification • Diploma / B.Sc. (Chemistry) / Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (preferred)
Experience • 8–12 years of hands-on experience in CO₂ plant operations • Prior experience in grain-based distillery / sugar / ethanol / brewery plants preferred