Multiple Positions in Blast Furnace and Met Coke - Operations & Process Control, VAB - Sesa Goa

Multiple Positions in Blast Furnace and Met Coke - Operations & Process Control, VAB - Sesa Goa

• Transformational leadership opportunity
• Location: Goa, India

Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc – Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-chrome and Manganese, with a fast growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Vedanta’s Sesa Goa Business caters to the requirements of the Iron & Steel supply chain. We produce Iron Ore, Pig Iron and Coke. It comprises of Iron Ore Goa, Iron Ore Karnataka, Iron Ore Odisha, Value Added Business, Sesa Cement and Sesa Coke - Gujarat & Maharashtra. The Sector has a unique competitive advantage of having operations in 5 States.

The Value-Added Business (VAB) is now marching into its new phase of growth by setting up a Ductile Iron Plant at Amona Goa with Capacity of 0.42 MTPA that will make VAB a $1Bn revenue business and further strengthen its presence into the Iron and Steel Industry.

Role - Blast Furnace Operations and Process Control

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all operational activities of the Blast Furnace, ensuring optimal production, safety, and quality standards.
• To manage and control Pig Iron & Sinter Plant (SP) process and planning by setting furnace & process parameters, controlling deviations, ensure all parameters are within range.
• Drive achievement of production targets, fuel efficiency, and reduction in coke rate and slag generation.
• Implement best practices in furnace operation, tapping, burden distribution, and refractory management.
• Monitor furnace health and coordinate with maintenance for timely repairs and shutdowns.
• Ensure compliance with environmental norms and safety regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including automation, digital monitoring, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for raw material planning, logistics, and downstream integration.
• Drive cost control measures and enhance operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Benchmark the operating KPIs of BF, SP & its auxiliaries with best performing plants within the country & globally so as to learn & achieve the best in class productivity in our BFs & SP at lowest cost.
• Introduce AI based digital technology like Robotics, etc. in material handling & other areas to reduce manpower dependence, enhance safety & optimize Cost.

Role - Metcoke Operations and Process Control

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all operational activities of the Met Coke Oven, ensuring optimal production, safety, and quality standards.
• To manage and control Coke oven and planning by setting oven & process parameters, controlling deviations, ensure all parameters are within range.
• Coal Planning , handling & control and governance controls with regard to inventory & PV /Heap clearance.
• Drive achievement of production targets, fuel efficiency, reduction in spillage and refractory management.
• Monitor oven health and coordinate with maintenance for timely repairs and shutdowns.
• Ensure compliance with environmental norms and safety regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including automation, digital monitoring, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for coal planning and logistics
• Drive cost control measures and enhance operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing operations team.
• Benchmark the operating KPIs of Coke Ovens with best performing plants within the country & globally so as to learn & achieve the best in class productivity in our ovens at lowest cost.

Qualification & Experience:

B.Tech/B.E in Metallurgy or Chemical with 12+ years of relevant experience.

What do we offer:

• Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Vedanta offers a truly global work culture. We are proud of our diverse workforce and global best-in-class people practices.

Vedanta is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite applications from all backgrounds to help us achieve our mission. Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.