The Technical Director provides strategic leadership for all technical functions at the soda ash plant, including process engineering, product quality, R&D, and technology development. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement, optimizing process efficiency, implementing technological upgrades, and ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the technical, process engineering, and quality teams.
Oversee process optimization, debottlenecking, and troubleshooting of plant operations.
Drive innovation and implement new technologies to improve plant performance.
Develop and implement strategic plans for technical development and capital improvement projects.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, EHS, and energy teams to enhance plant reliability and efficiency.
Ensure product quality meets or exceeds internal specifications and customer expectations.
Manage technical support for plant expansion, modernization, and new product development.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for process deviations.
Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
Serve as a key technical advisor to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
15+ years in chemical process industries, with a strong focus on soda ash, fertilizer, cement, or similar sectors.
Minimum 5 years in a technical leadership or senior engineering management role.
Proven experience in managing large-scale continuous process operations.
Expertise in soda ash manufacturing processes (Solvay, Hou, or other relevant processes).
Strong understanding of process control systems (DCS/PLC), mass and energy balance, and process safety.
Experience in CAPEX project planning and execution.