CTO - Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA)

Experience

· 20+ years of experience in product development, operation, process optimization, and technology leadership roles partly or fully in Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA)

· Exposure to Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) industry (operation + technical services / technology) is a must, preferably with hands on experience of converting a PTA plant to PIA.

Key Responsibilities

· Stabilize PIA plant operation by addressing technology issues and achieve design plant rate, specific consumption norms and product quality.

· Develop and execute the technology strategy aligned with the business strategy

· Assess global competitiveness through benchmarking.

· Develop long-term and mid-term strategies to bridge gaps with top quartile / decile performance

· Plan, develop and drive improvement projects to ensure RIL assets remain competitive

· Support execution of capital projects and long term PIOs for flawless commissioning

· Foster functional excellence, ideate top-down radical improvements & drive long term PIOs

· Support Platform Initiatives to develop digital tools for improving productivity of plant including but not limited to Process Digital Twin, data driven models for problem solving, use of AI / ML for trouble shooting

· Establish best practices and standards to ensure consistency for safe, efficient and reliable operations.

· Build and mentor a high-performing technology team, fostering innovation and technical excellence.

· Engage with industry partners, research institutions, and government agencies to foster collaboration.

· Support business teams in assessing market trends, customer needs, and partnership opportunities.

Core Competencies

· Deep domain knowledge in Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) process technology and thorough understanding of the challenges while converting a Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) plant to PIA including the corrosion aspects and steps needed to mitigate them.

· Fundamental understanding of PIA technology landscape – as-is and future.

· Ability to work with an entrepreneurial mindset.

· Strong program management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Experience with techno-economic analysis, lifecycle assessment, and sustainability evaluation.

· Strong leadership and team management capabilities