Technical Lead – Copper Smelter & SAP

Purpose/Objective

To serve as the technical subject matter expert for copper smelting by identifying, evaluating, and recommending cutting-edge technologies, process enhancements, and value-added innovations across smelting and converting operations. The role focuses on driving strategic initiatives related to secondary metal recovery, energy optimization, by-product valorization, and ESG integration. This includes conducting global benchmarking, techno-economic evaluations, and solution design, while supporting the deployment of SAP-integrated systems for data-driven insights and process control. The position plays a critical role in enabling Adani’s copper growth vision by embedding futuristic, sustainable, and high-performance smelting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Advanced Futuristic Technology in Smelting & Digital Integration

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend state-of-the-art smelting technologies (e.g., ISA Smelt, Ausmelt, Flash Smelting) for enhanced thermal efficiency, matte quality, and emissions control.
• Develop technical feasibility assessments for secondary metal recovery through slag fuming, e-waste integration, and off-gas metal recovery systems.
• Provide expertise in integrating SAP PP-PI modules with DCS/SCADA systems and historian databases for real-time production analytics, traceability, and system diagnostics.

Strategic Smelting Process Innovation

• Lead process audits and simulation studies (e.g., CFD modeling, thermodynamic modeling via HSC Chemistry or FactSage) to optimize furnace reactions, matte-slag separation, and gas cleaning.
• Benchmark international smelter operations to identify process intensification and furnace integrity management practices.
• Recommend refractory lining strategies, converter design improvements, and off-gas scrubbing technologies to extend campaign life and meet regulatory compliance.

Initial Financial Analysis

• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations of smelter technology upgrades and digital tool implementation and the projected ROI during operations
• Work with finance and project teams to assess ROI, cost-benefit, and payback periods for key technology initiatives.
• Support budgeting for CAPEX and OPEX related to smelter modernization.

Sustainability & ESG Integration

• Recommend smelting technologies aligned with decarbonization, energy efficiency, and zero-waste goals.
• Contribute to ESG reporting through technical data inputs and analysis on emissions, material recovery, and process sustainability.
• Promote circular economy practices by enabling integration of recycled materials and by-product recovery into smelting operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Background

  Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Automation.

• Professional Experience

  Over 13 years of experience in smelting operations, digital automation, and SAP-based production tracking.

• Specialized Technical Knowledge required

  in Downstream Metals Applications & Advanced Manufacturing, Metals Market Intelligence, Metals Processing & Refining Know-How, Sourcing & Procurement Know-How