Lead Process Manager

Position Overview

Lead Process

Key Responsibilities

• Process Leadership:

  Lead the process engineering function for the Alumina Refinery, ensuring maximum plant efficiency, recovery, and product quality.

• Bayer Process Optimization:

  Oversee digestion, clarification, precipitation, calcination, and associated utility processes to ensure stable operations and meet production targets.

• Troubleshooting & Improvement:

  Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot process deviations, and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance throughput and reduce operational costs.

• Process Control & Automation:

  Work closely with the instrumentation and automation teams to optimize control strategies and improve process stability.

• Technology & Best Practices:

  Benchmark global best practices and implement advanced process control (APC), energy optimization, and water recovery systems.

• HSE & Compliance:

  Ensure adherence to environmental regulations, process safety standards, and company HSE policies.

• Training & Development:

  Mentor and guide process engineers, ensuring strong succession planning and continuous capability building.

• Project Involvement:

  Support CAPEX projects, plant modifications, debottlenecking initiatives, and commissioning/start-up of new units.

• Data Analysis & Reporting:

  Drive data-driven decision-making using process KPIs, mass balance calculations, and statistical process control tools.

Key Requirements

• Education:

  Bachelors or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mineral Processing.

• Experience:

  Minimum 18 years of relevant experience in

  Alumina Refinery operations

  , including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of Bayer Process and refinery process flowsheets.
  
• Strong understanding of material handling, slurry pumping, heat recovery, and filtration systems.
  
• Experience with energy efficiency programs, residue disposal systems, and caustic soda recovery.
  

• Leadership Skills:

  Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment.

• Communication Skills:

  Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Global Exposure:

  Experience working in remote locations or international assignments will be an advantage.

Competencies

• Strategic process optimization
  
• Strong analytical & troubleshooting skills
  
• Leadership in high-pressure environments
  
• Focus on innovation & continuous improvement
  
• Commitment to safety & sustainability