Operator -soy Protein Plant

A. Process Operation

Operate and monitor the complete Production, including:

• preparation tanks
• High-pressure homogenizer
• Heat exchanger / pasteurizer
• Holding Pipes
• Spray dryer (feed system, atomizer/nozzle, air heater, cyclone, bag filter)
• Cooling and milling system
• Should be able to operate the plant manually and on PLC.
• Maintain stable feed solids, viscosity, and temperature to the spray dryer.

• Adjust parameters such as:

• Inlet air temperature

• Outlet temperature
• Atomization pressure / wheel speed
• Feed rate
• Air flow rate

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B. Spray Drying Expertise (Critical)

Experience in operating industrial spray dryers (food grade preferred).
- Ability to troubleshoot:

• Wall sticking
• Powder scorching
• Agglomeration issues
• Low bulk density
• Poor solubility / functionality
• High fines or cyclone losses

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• Ensure proper fluidization and powder discharge.
• Manage bag filter differential pressure and cleaning cycles.

C. Quality Control
- Check and maintain:

• Moisture content of final Product
• Bulk density

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- Take in-process samples and coordinate with QC lab.

D. Plant Safety & Hygiene

• Follow food safety (FSSC/ISO/HACCP) protocols.
• Ensure CIP/SIP cleaning of:

• Process Lines
• Heat exchanger
• Spray dryer feed lines
• Holding tanks

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- Follow lockout-tagout procedures during maintenance.

E. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Basic preventive maintenance:

• Pumps, valves, agitators
• Pump seals
• Nozzles / rotary atomizer
• Dryer air heater & fans

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- Report breakdowns promptly and assist maintenance team.

F. Documentation

Maintain shift logs including:

• Feed
• Inlet/outlet temperatures
• Dryer pressure drop
• Production rate
• Downtime reasons
• Cleaning records

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• 4-5 years’ experience in spray drying operations (food/chemical/dairy preferred).
• Hands-on experience with pasteurization.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts.

Preferred

• Experience Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP),Whey, Dairy, or Plant Protein drying.
• PLC/DCS familiarity.
• Basic understanding of protein functionality and process impact.

Educational Qualification
- ITI / Diploma (Chemical, Mechanical, Food Technology) or B.Sc./B.Tech (Food/Chemical).

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person