Agrocel - Chief Technology Officer - Magnesium Project Agrocel Industries Pvt Ltd

15.0 - 19.0 years

0 Lacs

bhuj, gujarat

On-site

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Magnesium Project located in Bhuj will play a crucial role in spearheading the development, scale-up, and commercialization of the project. Your primary responsibility will involve shaping the technology strategy, overseeing process development, managing cross-functional technology teams, and ensuring alignment with the Company's long-term objectives in Magnesium metals. Your role necessitates possessing profound technical expertise in non-ferrous metal processing, preferably in magnesium, aluminum, copper, or zinc. You should also have experience in chemical process design and digital transformation within a manufacturing setting. It will be crucial for you to define and execute a technology roadmap that is in line with the Company's business and sustainability strategy for metals and minerals. In terms of process development and commercial scale-up, you will be leading the end-to-end process for MgCl separation and electrolytic reduction of magnesium metal. This will involve overseeing lab-scale, pilot plant, and commercial-scale process design, validation, optimization, and commissioning while ensuring compliance with metallurgical and environmental standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing the technology transfer from R&D partners to plant operations, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and project teams, and resolving technical challenges during the various stages of production. Your role will also involve championing smart manufacturing initiatives using Industry 4.0 tools, integrating plant-level control systems for real-time monitoring, driving digitization efforts, and promoting sustainable technologies. Collaborating with internal and external R&D teams to develop new magnesium alloys, process improvements, and value-added products will be a key aspect of your role. You will also focus on sustainability, compliance, and safety by driving the adoption of green and circular economy technologies, ensuring regulatory and environmental standards are met, and collaborating with external agencies for clearances. As a leader, you will be required to build and lead a multidisciplinary technology team, foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and identify and develop future technology leaders within the organization. Key competencies that we are looking for include managing stakeholder relations, leading and developing people, managing change, strategic planning, problem-solving, and teamwork. Ideally, you should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in metals or chemical manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Hands-on experience in non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, zinc, magnesium, and global exposure in technology licensing, joint ventures, or M&A integrations would be desirable for this role.,

Posted 1 week ago

Apply

Start Your Job Search Today

Browse through a variety of job opportunities tailored to your skills and preferences. Filter by location, experience, salary, and more to find your perfect fit.