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Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery Jobs in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

The Manali petrochemical belt, CPCL refineries, SIPCOT Cuddalore and Thoothukudi's chemical plants make Tamil Nadu a major process-industry state.

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ⓘThese openings show the roles Heron Consultancy recruits for. Vacancies change every week, so send your CV or write to hr@heronconsultancy.com and our consultants will confirm current openings that match your profile.

Production Engineer · 4

HC-CHEM-101Full-time

Production Engineer – Process Plant Operations

Client: a specialty chemicals manufacturer · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Manali, Chennai
Experience
4–8 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹4.8–6.7 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Plan and run shift production against daily targets
  • Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
  • Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
  • Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
  • Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

HC-CHEM-102Contract

Production Engineer – Process Plant Operations

Client: a specialty chemicals manufacturer · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Manali, Chennai
Experience
5–8 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹5.4–7.8 LPA
Discipline
Electrical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. EEE
Role details
  • Plan and run shift production against daily targets
  • Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
  • Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
  • Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
  • Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

HC-CHEM-104Full-time

Production Engineer – Process Plant Operations

Client: a petrochemical company · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Tiruvottiyur, Chennai
Experience
3–6 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹4.2–6.7 LPA
Discipline
Electrical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. EEE
Role details
  • Plan and run shift production against daily targets
  • Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
  • Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
  • Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
  • Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

HC-CHEM-108Contract

Production Engineer – Process Plant Operations

Client: a specialty chemicals manufacturer · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Panangudi, Nagapattinam
Experience
2–5 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹3.6–5.3 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Plan and run shift production against daily targets
  • Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
  • Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
  • Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
  • Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

Quality Engineer · 1

HC-CHEM-112Full-time

Quality Engineer – Chemical Plant QC Lab

Client: a specialty chemicals manufacturer · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Panangudi, Nagapattinam
Experience
Fresher–4 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹2.6–4.8 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
  • Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
  • Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
  • Calibrate and control measuring instruments
  • Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

Project Engineer · 1

HC-CHEM-109Full-time

Project Engineer – Plant Expansion

Client: a specialty chemicals manufacturer · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Nagapattinam
Experience
8–11 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹8.9–13.2 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
  • Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
  • Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
  • Manage subcontractors and site execution
  • Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

Design Engineer · 1

HC-CHEM-113Contract

Design Engineer – Process Equipment

Client: a refinery maintenance contractor · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Ennore, Chennai
Experience
4–8 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹5.9–8.1 LPA
Discipline
E&I
Qualification
B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE
Role details
  • Prepare 3D models, GA and detail drawings to code and client specification
  • Perform design calculations and select materials
  • Release BOMs and engineering change notes
  • Review vendor drawings and resolve shop-floor queries
  • Maintain drawing control and revision history

Skills: AutoCAD · SolidWorks / Creo / Inventor · Design calculations · Drawing control

Planning Engineer · 2

HC-CHEM-105Full-time

Planning Engineer – Turnaround Planning

Client: a refinery maintenance contractor · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Manali, Chennai
Experience
3–6 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹4.8–7.6 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
  • Update progress, earned value and S-curves
  • Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
  • Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
  • Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

HC-CHEM-106Full-time

Planning Engineer – Turnaround Planning

Client: a refinery maintenance contractor · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Panruti, Cuddalore
Experience
8–12 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹8.6–11.6 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
  • Update progress, earned value and S-curves
  • Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
  • Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
  • Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

Stores Incharge · 1

HC-CHEM-110Full-time

Stores Incharge – Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Client: a petrochemical company · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Arcot, Ranipet
Experience
7–10 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹3.9–5.2 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Receive material against PO and GRN in ERP
  • Maintain bin cards, stock levels and FIFO
  • Issue material against approved indents
  • Conduct periodic stock verification and reconciliation
  • Coordinate with purchase on reorder levels and shortages

Skills: SAP MM / Tally / ERP · Inventory control · FIFO & stock audits · MS Excel

Sales Engineer · 1

HC-CHEM-103Contract

Sales Engineer – Specialty Chemicals

Client: a refinery maintenance contractor · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Ennore, Chennai
Experience
2–4 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹3.7–5.6 LPA
Discipline
E&I
Qualification
B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE
Role details
  • Generate enquiries from OEMs, EPC contractors and end users in the assigned territory
  • Understand technical requirements and recommend suitable products or systems
  • Prepare quotations with the proposal team and follow up to order closure
  • Maintain CRM records, monthly forecasts and collection follow-up
  • Coordinate with production and logistics on delivery commitments

Skills: CRM (Zoho / Salesforce) · Techno-commercial negotiation · Product presentations · Two-wheeler with valid licence

NDT Engineer · 2

HC-CHEM-107Full-time

NDT Engineer – Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Client: a specialty chemicals manufacturer · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Panruti, Cuddalore
Experience
6–9 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹5.8–8.4 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Perform UT, RT, MPT and DPT as per approved procedures
  • Interpret radiographs and prepare NDT reports
  • Witness inspections with clients and third-party inspectors
  • Maintain NDT equipment, calibration blocks and records
  • Follow radiation safety rules (AERB) at site and shop

Skills: ASNT Level II (UT/RT/MT/PT) · PAUT / TOFD (advantage) · ASME Sec V & IX · AERB radiation safety

HC-CHEM-111Full-time

NDT Engineer – Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Client: a specialty chemicals manufacturer · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location
Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi
Experience
7–10 yrs
Salary (indicative)
₹6.4–8.7 LPA
Discipline
Mechanical
Qualification
Diploma / B.E. Mechanical
Role details
  • Perform UT, RT, MPT and DPT as per approved procedures
  • Interpret radiographs and prepare NDT reports
  • Witness inspections with clients and third-party inspectors
  • Maintain NDT equipment, calibration blocks and records
  • Follow radiation safety rules (AERB) at site and shop

Skills: ASNT Level II (UT/RT/MT/PT) · PAUT / TOFD (advantage) · ASME Sec V & IX · AERB radiation safety

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Frequently asked questions

Which positions are open in Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery?

We recruit Production Engineer, Quality Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, Planning Engineer, Stores Incharge, Sales Engineer, NDT Engineer.

Where are Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery jobs located in Tamil Nadu?

The main hubs are Manali, Ennore, Cuddalore, Thoothukudi, Nagapattinam, with openings in 8 locations on our site.

Do I need industry experience to apply?

It helps, but many employers accept engineers from related industries with transferable skills. Mention any similar plant or project experience clearly in your CV.

How do I apply?

Click 'Apply for this role' on any opening, or email your CV to hr@heronconsultancy.com.