Job Description

The Company:

Mekuba Petro Products is a manufacturer and supplier of shuttering oils, greases, and construction chemicals with over 4 decades of experience.

Requirement:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Executive to lead our R&D and product formulation efforts.

The ideal candidate will be a construction chemicals expert with a deep understanding of admixtures, waterproofing solutions, and repair materials.

You will be responsible for formulating new products from scratch, optimizing existing ones, and ensuring that our product portfolio meets the highest industry standards.

This is a senior role that requires both technical expertise and strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Product Formulation:

Lead the research, development, and formulation of a range of construction chemicals, with a primary focus on concrete admixtures (e.g., superplasticizers, accelerators, retarders) and other cementitious products.

R&D Leadership:

Manage the R&D laboratory and a team of chemists, guiding them in experiments, quality control, and product testing.

Quality & Compliance:

Ensure all products are formulated to meet or exceed national and international standards (e.g., BIS, ASTM).

Supplier Relations:

Evaluate and select raw materials and manage relationships with suppliers.

Documentation:

Maintain meticulous records of all research, formulations, and testing results.
Qualifications and Skills

Educational Background:

A Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor's degree with significant, relevant experience will also be considered.

Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in formulating construction chemicals, with proven expertise in admixtures. Experience in a leadership or senior role is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge:

Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of concrete chemistry, polymer chemistry, and cementitious materials.

Problem-Solving:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot formulation challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Location:

Must be willing to work full-time from our factory in Ambattur, Chennai.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹29,999.00 - ₹59,999.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance
Work Location: In person