Job Description:

Job Purpose

Responsible for working on digital transformation initiatives for pulp and fibre business with focus on operational technologies like IIOT, MES, LIMS, SCADA, DCS, Sensors, Digital twin etc., exposure to emerging technologies like machine learning, Artificial intelligence, RPA using bots, Predictive/cognitive analytics etc.

• Implement short- and long-term IT strategic plans on Operational Technologies to achieve digitization of Manufacturing Process.
• Be a Subject Matter Expert, Manage and sustain implementation of Manufacturing IT tools in the Business
• Lead OT-IT integration
• SME for Aspen IP21 /OSI PI

Job Context: 

Birla Cellulose cherishes decades of market leadership with the sustainable volume supplies in the global market from its VSF manufacturing facilities spread across the multiple geographies. The production of Birla Cellulose fibre has cost competitive advantage because of its backward integration with uninterrupted pulp supply from pulp manufacturing units in India, Canada and Sweden. Business has established product of regular VSF, Dyed VSF and Modal in the market place in textiles and nonwoven applications.

 

With the rapid technology transformation of solvent spun fibres in the global market, the new arena has begun now for most cost effective and eco-friendly man-made cellulosic fibers. It is imperative for Birla Cellulose to achieve success in the segment of solvent spun fibre and reinforce its market leadership in all major categories of manmade cellulosic fibres. In this context, all functions within P & B Business are expected to align with business needs and consistently deliver on time, superior quality and cost-effective solutions to internal / external customers.

 

Other Major Challenges: 

• Diversity of solutions and technology platforms
• Platform connectivity with diversity of businesses and Global geography of business
• Diversity of processes and local requirements across units
• Complex infrastructure, architecture with growing user base & tenants
• Multiple vendors and products
• Multitude of collaboration platforms and need for co-existence for scalability 

Key Result Areas	Supporting Actions
1. Expertise in Operational Technologies	In-depth and hands-on experience on various OT applications like MES, Advanced Process Control, Asset Performance Management, Plant control systems - DCS etc Knowledge of Aspen IP 21/ OSI PI and integration with LIMS, SAP etc. Knowledge of inferential / soft sensors
2. Exposure to Add on Systems used to complement OT systems	E-log books, Digital Work Permit, VR based training Integration of various systems with ERP Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform
3. OT Digitization	Digital Twin, Asset Performance Management, Predictive maintenance, Condition Monitoring etc. Investigates root causes of technical issues, recommend and implement permanent solutions
4. Governance Framework	Periodic security testing of OT-IT integration interfaces Secure data transfer between OT & IT

Relationship Type	Frequency	Nature
Internal
Project Sponsors	Regular	To understand the business requirement/plan and suggest the appropriate solution.
Key Users/Stakeholders		-Address business challenges
Business IT SPOC		-Aligning IT systems with business plan.
Instrumentation Teams		-Smart/creative problem-solving addressing business specific needs
Process Teams		-Owing and managing the technical implementation
Business/Function Portal owners	Need basis	Soft launches and regular support
External
Microsoft, AWS, IBM	Regular	Vendor Management License Management
Support Partners	Regular	Service Desk Management Resource Management
OEM(Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, ABB, Aspen etc.)	Ongoing	Pilot / POC, workshops, roadmap, Implementation
Vendors/ Partners	Monthly/ Quarterly	Technical issues, deployments, Operations, Specific Assignments

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience Level:
7-12 Years

Report to:
Senior Vice President