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Business Overview : Hindalco’s copper division, Birla Copper, operates one of the largest single location custom copper smelters in the world. The custom copper smelter at Dahej in the state of Gujarat (west coast of India) houses three copper smelters, three refineries, two rod plants, a captive power plant, a captive oxygen plant, phosphoric acid plant, di-ammonium phosphate plant, precious metal recovery plant, captive jetty and other utilities. Hindalco produces LME grade copper cathodes, continuous cast copper rods in various sizes, and precious metals like gold and silver. Hindalco is one of the major manufacturers of 19.6mm diameter copper rods, which is used for railway electrification. The co-product, sulphuric acid, is partly utilised to produce phosphoric acid and fertilisers like di-ammonium phosphate (DAP). Birla Copper’s brands, Birla Copper and Birla Copper II, are recognized for their high purity and consistent quality in the domestic as well as global markets. Birla Copper is an ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 50001 and OHSAS 18001 certified company, registered on the London Metal Exchange as Grade-A copper brand, and certified as a Star Trading House having labs for chemical, mechanical and electrical testing accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL). Key Responsibilities Monitor and review the operating parameters of smelter, refineries and SAP and recommend measures for improving operating performance of plant. To support smelter, refineries and SAP with the improvement in the specific technical parameters to reduce overall cost of Production, improve product quality Ensuring compliance of Integrated Management System standards To provide all necessary support to smelters and refineries in improving overall operations in safe and sustainable mode. Steering improvement projects in the plant for process improvement, recovery, energy reduction, productivity improvement, uptime improvement, etc. Partnering technology cell of Hindalco Technology Centre and Aditya Birla Science and Technology Centre in collaborative projects with other players in the industry Requirements : In depth understanding of Copper manufacturing process Reporting to : HOD/Vertical Head - Copper vertical Unit Brief Birla Copper, Hindalco’s copper unit, is located at Dahej in the Bharuch district of Gujarat. This is one of the largest single-location copper smelters in the world with integrated port facilities. Dahej Harbour and Infrastructure Limited (DHIL) is strategically located to cater to the logistics and transportation needs of its customers. The copper unit at Dahej comprises copper smelters, backed by a captive power plant, oxygen plants, by-products plants, utilities and a captive jetty. There is also a precious metals recovery plant at Dahej, which produces gold, silver and selenium. Dahej is around 45 km from Bharuch. Vadodara and Surat are around 120 km from township. Township accomodates 50% employees and others stay in Bharuch/nearby place. Unit has Aditya Birla Public school which is situated in between Dahej and Bharuch, around 25 km from township. It has class from 1st to 12th grade. Show more Show less
