Job Description

Job ID: 40616 | Location: Airoli, Maharashtra, India
Join our Operations Solutions team as a IT Consultant! This is an excellent opportunity for early-career IT professionals to support global initiatives in Industrial IoT, IT/OT integration, and smart manufacturing. You'll help execute and maintain key processes, standards, and procedures while developing your technical skills in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Responsibilities:

• Support Plant Information Management Systems (PIMS): Assist with deployment, maintenance, and support of PIMS (e.g., AVEVA PI), including basic data integration and reporting.
• IT/OT Integration: Follow IT standards for connecting sensors and smart devices to production systems.
• Device Management: Help deploy and support production floor devices (e.g., tablets, smart glasses).
• OT Security: Support the implementation of security measures for industrial networks, collaborating with IT and cybersecurity teams.
• Technology Adoption: Participate in evaluating new technologies and suggest improvements aligned with manufacturing goals.
• Project Support: Assist in the delivery of IT projects, following Agile/Scrum or traditional methodologies as directed.

• Willingness to work in a European shift (11:30 AM IST to 08:30 PM IST) to ensure effective global coverage. Shift allowance and company transport drop-off will be provided.

Requirements:
Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, IT, Industrial IoT, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience supporting IT initiatives or working in a technical environment.
• Basic knowledge of industrial systems (AVEVA PI or similar platforms preferred).
• Understanding of Windows Server environments and virtualization basics (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Awareness of secure access controls and data protection principles in OT environments.
• Experience with SQL Server or similar databases, and basic reporting/dashboard tools.
• Exposure to Azure or AWS is a plus.
• Basic understanding of networking, protocols, and firewalls.
• Experience in automation/control environments (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
• Exposure to server/database administration and network communication.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Entry-level certification or training in AVEVA PI system administration.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Fundamentals, Windows Server, Networking Essentials).
• Project management certification (Agile, PRINCE2 Foundation) would be beneficial.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Nice to Have

• Passion for technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Willingness to work flexible or European shift hours to support global teams.

Our Offer:
Company Culture:

• Be part of an amazing team, who will be there to support you.
• A forward-looking company, with a culture of innovation and a strong portfolio in sustainable technologies.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Approachable Leadership
• Long term growth opportunity
• Work-Life Balance
• Speak Up Culture
• Women's Inclusion Network of Clariant (WIN)

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Model- 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• Child Day Care facility fully sponsored by Clariant
• In-house Cafeteria & Subsidized meals
• 30 Days Annual Paid Leaves
• Clariant-Sponsored Annual Health Check-Up
• Centralized Company Transport for Designated Routes (Regular shift)
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program
• Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Maternity & Parental leave policies
• Performance-Based Competitive Annual Bonus Plan
• On-Site Medical Assistance for Employees: Doctor Visits Available Three Days a Week with a Medical Attendant Present Five Days a Week in the Medical Room.

Your Contact:
Adelaide D'Mello adelaide.dmello@clariant.com
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Navigance supports chemical production processes with advanced data analytics and the latest AI-based tools in an easy to use web-based interface, so that our customers reach optimal performance of their plants and improve sustainability. We do this by guiding operators, partnering with plant engineers and supporting production managers to reach their goals. We use a unique combination of data modeling know-how, machine learning and catalytic process expertise to build and deliver customer-specific process models in a cloud-based platform. Our team consists of process engineers, data scientists, software developers and market experts.

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