Job Description

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Multi-Effect Evaporator (MEE) Plant Operator

is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining a multi-effect evaporation system used to concentrate liquids and recover solvents (commonly water) in industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, sugar, pulp & paper, and wastewater/ZLD plants.

Key Responsibilities

Operate the MEE system

Start-up, steady operation, and shutdown of evaporators Control steam pressure, temperature, vacuum, and feed flow

Process monitoring

Monitor parameters such as concentration, Brix/TDS, temperature, pressure, and vacuum Ensure efficient heat transfer across multiple effects

Energy efficiency

Optimize steam consumption and condensate recovery Identify fouling, scaling, or performance drops

Maintenance support

Routine checks of pumps, heat exchangers, condensers, valves, and instruments Assist in cleaning (CIP), descaling, and minor troubleshooting

Safety & compliance

Follow SOPs, safety rules, and environmental norms Handle steam, vacuum systems, and chemicals safely

Documentation

Maintain logbooks, shift reports, and operating records
Required Skills & Knowledge

Understanding of

evaporation, heat transfer, and thermodynamics

Knowledge of

steam systems, vacuum systems, and condensers

Ability to read

P&IDs and operating manuals

Basic mechanical and instrumentation knowledge Awareness of

ZLD / effluent treatment concepts

(if applicable)
Industries Using MEE Operators

Chemical & bulk drug manufacturing Pharmaceuticals & APIs Sugar & distilleries Food & dairy processing Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) / Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?11,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person