AGM - DRI QC

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The incumbent will be responsible to lead and establish the Quality Control function for a new Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant, with end-to-end responsibility for setting up the laboratory infrastructure, selecting and commissioning testing equipment, and implementing QC systems to ensure consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

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•  Identify, specify, procure, and oversee installation & commissioning of lab equipment for:

•Raw material testing (iron ore, coal, dolomite, etc.)

•In-process monitoring

•Final DRI product evaluation (chemical, physical, and metallurgical testing)

•  Ensure calibration, validation, and documentation systems are in place for all lab instruments.

•  Develop and implement end-to-end QC processes, SOPs, and quality assurance frameworks for DRI production.

•  Define quality control checkpoints from raw material receipt to final product dispatch.

•  Establish sampling plans, test methods, acceptance criteria, and non-conformance protocols.

•  Collaborate closely with project, procurement, and engineering teams during the DRI project execution phase to align quality infrastructure with plant commissioning timelines.

•  Provide technical input on quality-related specifications during procurement of plant equipment and raw materials.

•  Monitor product quality trends and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for deviations.

•  Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process optimization, and quality audits.

•  Ensure compliance with ISO, BIS, and relevant environmental & safety standards.

•  Build and lead a QC team including chemists, lab technicians, and quality engineers.

•  Organize training programs for lab and operations personnel on quality systems, lab safety, and testing procedures.

•  Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of test results, equipment logs, and quality reports.

•  Prepare MIS reports and quality dashboards for senior management and auditors.