Indian Institute of Technology Madras, a premier technical institute in Chennai, has announced recruitment for the post of Project Technician (HT-HP Reactor Operations) under the Centre for Sustainable Energy. There is one temporary full-time vacancy. The role involves managing the day-to-day operation and upkeep of a shared high-temperature and high-pressure reactor facility, supporting multiple research groups working on sustainable energy technologies under the supervision of the laboratory in-charge and faculty PI.
IIT Madras Project Technician Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026ICSR/PR/Advt.205/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
25 Oct
7 days left
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Last date 25 Oct 2026 · 7 days left
- Notification05 Oct
- Applications Opentill 25 Oct
About IIT Madras Project Technician Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Advertisement No.
- ICSR/PR/Advt.205/2026
- Post Name
- Project Technician (HT-HP Reactor Operations)
- Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Hands-on experience with HT-HP reactors, pressure vessels/autoclaves, hydrothermal or supercritical-fluid systems, or similar pressurized process equipment is strongly preferred; sound understanding of chemical/process systems and safe operation of laboratory or pilot-scale equipment.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 21,500 to Rs. 75,000 based on qualifications and experience
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Technician (HT-HP Reactor Operations)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Technician (HT-HP Reactor Operations) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Technician (HT-HP Reactor Operations) - Qualification and Experience
B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution. Sound understanding of chemical/process systems and safe operation of laboratory or pilot-scale equipment. Hands-on experience with HT-HP reactors, pressure vessels/autoclaves, hydrothermal or supercritical-fluid systems, or similar pressurized process equipment is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of valves, pumps, pressure gauges/transducers, thermocouples, temperature controllers, tubing and fittings, pressure-relief devices and associated process instrumentation. Demonstrated awareness of laboratory and process safety, particularly hazards associated with high temperature, high pressure, hot fluids, pressurized gases and chemical handling. Ability to follow written SOPs, checklists and operating limits, maintain accurate records and communicate clearly with researchers, faculty, students, vendors and service personnel. Basic computer proficiency for electronic logbooks, equipment records, inventory tracking and preparation of routine operational reports.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Technician (HT-HP Reactor Operations) - Qualification and Experience | B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution. Sound understanding of chemical/process systems and safe operation of laboratory or pilot-scale equipment. Hands-on experience with HT-HP reactors, pressure vessels/autoclaves, hydrothermal or supercritical-fluid systems, or similar pressurized process equipment is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of valves, pumps, pressure gauges/transducers, thermocouples, temperature controllers, tubing and fittings, pressure-relief devices and associated process instrumentation. Demonstrated awareness of laboratory and process safety, particularly hazards associated with high temperature, high pressure, hot fluids, pressurized gases and chemical handling. Ability to follow written SOPs, checklists and operating limits, maintain accurate records and communicate clearly with researchers, faculty, students, vendors and service personnel. Basic computer proficiency for electronic logbooks, equipment records, inventory tracking and preparation of routine operational reports. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the information provided in their online applications.
- 2Test or Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview; the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called based on qualifications and relevance of experience.
Salary Structure
Rs. 21,500 to Rs. 75,000 based on qualifications and experience
How to Apply
- 1Open the IC&SR careers portal and check advertisement number Advt.205/2026 displayed against the Project Technician position.
- 2Register with a correct and active email address and fill the online application form with the required details.
- 3Select all the positions you wish to apply for before submitting, since only one application is accepted per registered login ID.
- 4Submit the online application on or before the closing date.
- 5Take a printout of the submitted application to carry for document verification, test or interview. Do not send the hard copy to the Institute.
Important Details
- The position is on a purely contract basis and completion of the contract period will not confer any right to further extension, regularisation or permanency at the Institute.
- Applicants already working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate at the time of document verification, test or interview; candidates without an NOC will not be permitted to appear.
- Only one application is accepted per registered login ID, the application cannot be edited or reverted once submitted, and applying twice for the same post can lead to rejection of candidature.
- The crucial date for determining eligibility in every respect is the closing date for submission of online applications.
- Relevant experience gained after the minimum qualifying degree alone is considered, and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate the HT-HP reactor for approved experiments up to supercritical conditions as per SOPs, approved operating envelopes and risk assessments.
- Carry out pre-run checks of the reactor vessel, closures, seals/gaskets, valves, tubing, fittings, gauges, sensors, pressure-relief devices, heating system and utilities.
- Perform safe charging, start-up, heating and pressurization, parameter monitoring, controlled cooling, depressurization, sample recovery and shutdown.
- Monitor temperature, pressure and other operating parameters during runs and initiate safe shutdown when safety or equipment-integrity concerns arise.
- Maintain a reactor usage log for every experiment covering user group, sample, operating conditions, deviations, alarms and maintenance actions.
- Maintain inventory of consumables and critical spares such as seals, O-rings/gaskets, filters, tubing and fittings, and initiate replenishment in advance.
- Carry out routine cleaning, inspection and first-line preventive maintenance and keep the equipment ready to operate.
- Track calibration, certification and preventive-maintenance requirements for pressure/temperature instrumentation and safety devices and coordinate servicing and vendor visits.
- Maintain equipment manuals, SOPs, checklists, calibration and service records in an auditable manner.
- Support safe sample handling, chemical handling, pressurized-gas use and waste segregation as per IIT Madras laboratory safety practices.
About the Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy at IIT Madras develops and deploys technologies for India's shift to a low-carbon economy. Established in partnership with Coal India Limited, it initially focuses on utilisation of coal and coal mines as a resource and operates on a hub-and-spoke model with PSUs, government bodies and industry partners. The technician manages the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the shared high-temperature/high-pressure reactor facility, supporting multiple research groups and working with the laboratory in-charge and faculty PI.
Contact
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Phone: 044-2257 9796
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. The system accepts a single application per registered login ID for an advertisement, so candidates who wish to apply for more than one position must select all those positions before submitting the application.
Does IIT Madras project staff need to apply through proper channel?
Yes. Applicants working in any project at IIT Madras must apply through proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate at document verification, test or interview. Candidates without an NOC will not be permitted to appear.
Should the hard copy of the application be sent to the Institute?
No. A printout of the submitted online application must be kept and produced when called for the test, document verification or interview, but the hard copy is not to be sent to the Institute.
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