DIPAK BOROLE

Working as DCS & Field Operations Officer

Key Responsibilities & Experience:

• Operated and monitored both DCS (Distributed Control System) and field operations to ensure safe and efficient plant performance.
• Hands-on experience in handling hazardous and toxic chemicals including Resorcinol, Cyanuric Chloride, Heptane, Xylene, ODCB, MIBK, AlCl₃, Methanol (MeOH), etc.
• Proficient in operating various process equipment such as:
  1. Glass-lined and stainless-steel reactors
  2. Agitated Nutsche Filters (ANF)
  3. Paddle-type dryers
• Involved in critical unit processes, including:
  1. Friedel-Crafts reaction
  2. Hydrolysis
  3. Solvent recovery
  4. Solid-liquid separation and drying using ANF and paddle dryers

Chemical Handling & Process Operations:

• Hands-on experience in handling various chemicals such as Isobutanol, Octanol, Pentanol, Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), Sulfur, and Phosphorus.
• Involved in the following manufacturing processes:
  1. PPS Intermediate Reaction
  2. DCS Operation for process control and monitoring
  3. Distillation for separation and purification
  4. Blending of raw materials and intermediates
  5. Scrubber Operation for gas absorption and pollution control
  6. Addition Reactions
  7. Drying processes
  8. Filtration techniques for solid-liquid separation
  9. Blowing Process
  10. Flake Formation

Oils Handled: Sunflower Oil, Glycerine, Behenic Acid, Lubolic Acid, Hystric Acid, Emulsifiers

Key Responsibilities:
1. Operation and monitoring of tank farm systems
2. PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) operations
3. Blending processes, product circulation, and pour point depressant (PPD) handling
4. ISO tanker filling and dispatch
5. Implementation and maintenance of 5S workplace organization standards

Chemicals Handled: Caustic, Toluene, Acetone, Hexane, etc.

Key Responsibilities & Experience:

• Operation of DCS systems, including executing open/close commands via signal-based controls.
• Planning and coordinating plant activities, including manpower allocation and workflow management.
• Hands-on experience with the following chemical processes:
  1. 2CB Process – Material feeding and monitoring
  2. Crystallization Process – Including integration with distillation systems
  3. Filtration Process – Solid-liquid separation
  4. TCP Acid Process – Material feeding, logsheet entries, Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) documentation, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) form handling
  5. Circulation Process – Ensuring proper flow and mixing of materials
  6. Centrifuge Cake Handling – Operation and post-process handling
• Knowledgeable in maintenance requisition procedures, including form filling and coordination with maintenance teams.

Chemicals Handled: Methanol, Ammonia, 2-Ethylhexanol, Sulfuric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Caustic Soda, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and execution of daily shift operations
• Operation and monitoring of various unit operations including:
  1. Distillation
  2. Evaporation
  3. Drying
  4. Filtration
• Coordination with the Production Manager for daily planning and execution of plant activities
• Interaction with the Quality Control (QC) team for in-process checks and finished goods analysis
• Preparation and implementation of SOPs, and conducting training evaluations for plant operators
• Maintenance of daily documentation, including:
  1. Raw Material Requisition (RMR)
  2. Raw material weighing
  3. Weighing balance calibration records
• Active participation in safety competitions and initiatives
• Management of permit-to-work systems, including:
  1. Hot work permits
  2. Height work permits
  3. Confined space entry permits
• Updating and maintaining records related to yield tracking
• Handling of deviations, change control, and ensuring compliance with process safety and quality protocols