Technical Lead Copper Smelter & SAP

The role of a Technical Subject Matter Expert for copper smelting involves identifying, evaluating, and recommending cutting-edge technologies, process enhancements, and value-added innovations across smelting and converting operations. The key focus is on 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 is vital in enabling Adani's copper growth vision by embedding futuristic, sustainable, and high-performance smelting capabilities. Responsibilities include: - Identifying, evaluating, and recommending state-of-the-art smelting technologies for enhanced thermal efficiency, matte quality, and emissions control. - Developing technical feasibility assessments for secondary metal recovery through various systems. - Providing expertise in integrating SAP PP-PI modules with DCS/SCADA systems for real-time production analytics. - Leading process audits and simulation studies to optimize furnace reactions and gas cleaning. - Recommending refractory lining strategies, converter design improvements, and off-gas scrubbing technologies. - Conducting techno-commercial evaluations of smelter technology upgrades and digital tool implementation. - Recommending smelting technologies aligned with decarbonization, energy efficiency, and zero-waste goals. - Contributing to ESG reporting through technical data inputs and analysis on emissions, material recovery, and process sustainability. - Promoting circular economy practices by enabling integration of recycled materials and by-product recovery into smelting operations. Qualifications and Experience: - Educational Background: Bachelors/Masters 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.,