VP – R&D (Green Ammonia) for Gurgaon Location

Job Description

*Should have good experience in Refinery/ Petrochemical/ Fertiliser/ Chemical.*

*JD*

*Technology Strategy:* Develop the technology roadmap, identify emerging opportunities and drive technology-led business differentiation.

*R&D & Process Innovation:* Lead applied research, process development, technology validation and industrial innovation.

*Technology Selection & Licensing:* Evaluate technology licensors, process design packages, proprietary technologies and strategic partnerships; lead technical due diligence for new projects.

*Scale-up & Commercialisation:* Drive pilot and demonstration initiatives, scale-up assessments and transfer of validated technologies into commercial applications.

*Continuous Improvement:* Improve process efficiency, energy consumption, product yield, plant reliability and operating costs through technology-led interventions.

*Technical Excellence:* Partner with Engineering, Projects and Operations teams on process design reviews, technical troubleshooting, performance benchmarking and implementation of improvements.

*Global Collaboration:* Establish partnerships with international technology developers, research institutions, technology licensors and engineering organisations.

*Leadership & Governance:* Build technology and R&D capabilities, prioritise innovation initiatives and deliver measurable technical and commercial outcomes.

*Requirements*

1.Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical engineering or Process Engineering or related discipline

2.Experience: 20+ years in refinery, petrochemical, fertiliser, chemical, industrial process technology or related industries.

3.Demonstrated leadership in process R&D, technology development, technology licensing, technical services, process optimisation or industrial innovation.

4.Strong experience in technology evaluation, process design packages, technology scale-up and industrial implementation.

5.Proven track record of improving process performance, energy efficiency, yield, reliability or operating economics.

6.Exposure to green hydrogen, green ammonia, methanol, industrial gases, electrolysis or decarbonisation technologies will be an advantage.

7.Experience with global energy companies, technology licensors, international R&D centres or engineering consultancies is highly desirable.

8.Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen and multidisciplinary leadership capabilities.