Process Engineer

Department/Unit:

• Reporting To:

  Head of Process Control & Quality

• Direct Reports:

  None

• Job Purpose/Summary:

  To optimize the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of the copper manufacturing processes (Smelter, Refinery, CCR) through continuous analysis, process improvement initiatives, and technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Process Monitoring & Analysis:

  Continuously monitor key process parameters, production data, and quality results to identify deviations, trends, and areas for improvement.

• Troubleshooting:

  Conduct in-depth analysis of process upsets, quality issues, or low efficiencies. Implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Process Optimization:

  Identify opportunities to optimize process conditions, raw material utilization, energy consumption, and recovery rates across all units.

• Project Support:

  Participate in or lead process improvement projects, including design modifications, new equipment commissioning, and technology upgrades.

• Data Management & Reporting:

  Develop and maintain process databases, generate regular performance reports, and present findings to management.

• SOP Development:

  Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process guidelines to ensure best practices.

• Technical Support:

  Provide technical expertise and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel on process-related issues.

• Yield & Recovery Improvement:

  Focus on maximizing copper yield and recovery rates while minimizing waste generation.

• Safety & Environment:

  Evaluate processes for potential safety and environmental risks and propose solutions.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Copper Recovery Rates (%)
• Energy Efficiency (kWh/ton, GJ/ton)
• Process Downtime due to Process Issues
• Quality Deviation Reduction (%)
• Raw Material Consumption Efficiency
• Completion of Process Improvement Projects

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, or Process Engineering.

• Required Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience as a Process Engineer in a continuous process industry, preferably in copper smelting, refining, or casting.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of

  metallurgical and chemical engineering principles

  .
• Proficiency in process simulation software, data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab), and statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience with DCS/SCADA systems for process data extraction and analysis.
• Excellent

  analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking

  skills.
• Strong

  communication

  and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Locations - Ahmedabad,Bharuch,Surat,Pune