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) 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

Our motto "Growth is Life" aptly captures the ever-evolving spirit of Reliance. Our activities span hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, retail, and telecommunications. In each of these areas, we are committed to innovation-led, exponential growth. Our vision has pushed us to achieve global leadership in many of our businesses – including our po ...