Refinery Shift In-charge

Department/Unit:

• Reporting To:

  Head of Refinery Operations

• Direct Reports:

  Cell House Operator, Solution Management Operator, Cathode Stripper, Precious Metal Recovery Operator (if applicable)

Job Purpose/Summary:

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Shift Supervision:

  Lead and supervise a team of operators and technicians during the shift to achieve production targets for the Refinery unit.

• Operational Monitoring:

  Continuously monitor electrolytic cell house operations, electrolyte parameters, and equipment performance.

• Troubleshooting:

  Identify and resolve operational issues, deviations, or equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.

• Safety & Compliance:

  Ensure all shift activities strictly adhere to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), especially for chemical handling and electrical safety. Conduct regular safety checks and toolbox talks.

• Resource Management:

  Coordinate anode charging, cathode harvesting, and electrolyte circulation. Manage shift resources effectively.

• Quality Control:

  Ensure product quality parameters (e.g., cathode purity) are met and coordinate with the QC lab for sample analysis.

• Reporting:

  Prepare accurate shift production reports, log operational data, and communicate critical information to the Head of Refinery Operations and relieving shift.

• Team Leadership:

  Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to shift personnel. Foster teamwork and a proactive approach.

• Coordination:

  Liaise with the Maintenance team for equipment repairs and preventive maintenance activities planned during the shift.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Shift Cathode Production Volume (Tons)
• Cathode Purity (Shift-wise)
• Current Efficiency (Shift-wise)
• Refinery Downtime (Shift-wise)
• Electrolyte Parameters Adherence
• Shift Safety Incidents

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.

• Required Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in electrolytic refining operations, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or senior operator role.
• Experience with specific refinery technologies and solution purification is highly desirable.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of

  electrochemistry

  and refining

  process principles

  .
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, flowsheets, and operational manuals.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for process and equipment.
• Good

  leadership

  and

  communication

  skills.

• Safety-conscious

  and adherence to operational discipline (especially chemical safety).
• Proficiency in using DCS/SCADA systems for process monitoring.

Locations - Ahmedabad,Bharuch,Surat,Pune