Head Operations - Fertilizer

Hindustan Zinc Limited; Rajasthan; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindustan Zinc Limited, part of Vedanta, invites a senior Chemical Engineer to lead end-to-end commissioning, ramp-up and stable operation of PAP, DAP/NPK and ammonia systems, ensuring right-first-time execution.

You will drive process optimization, improve capacity and product quality, uphold safety, environmental and quality standards, and coordinate with partners to implement plant upgrades and digital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Chemical engineer with 20+ years of PAP/DAP fertilizer experience.
• Expertise in DAP/NPK and phosphoric acid processes.
• Knowledge of environmental, safety and quality regulations in fertilizer manufacturing.
• Familiarity with sustainable manufacturing practices and green technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning, ramp-up and stable operations of PAP, DAP/NPK, and ammonia systems.
• Drive operational excellence by maximizing capacity, P2O5 recovery, quality, reliability and uptime.
• Lead process optimization and troubleshooting for rock phosphate utilization and process controls.
• Ensure safe, compliant operations through SOPs and environmental management.
• Coordinate with HZL and partners on DAP/NPK plant and ammonia storage facility.
• Develop SOPs, WI and operation manuals for safe, smooth operation.
• Champion continuous improvement, digitization and cross-functional collaboration to deliver KPIs.

Skills

Chemical Engineer

PAP/DAP operations experience

DAP/NPK expertise

Phosphoric acid processes

Environmental, safety & quality regs

Sustainable manufacturing & green tech

Job description

Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-chrome and Manganese, with a fast growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Hindustan Zinc is India's only and the world's second-largest zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer globally. With a market share of ~75% in India’s primary zinc market, we are implementing high-impact projects across our business locations to enhance volume and reduce costs as part of our growth capex agenda. With a strong leadership position in the domestic market and our growing global presence, our focus is set on expanding the production capacity to harness the unfolding demand opportunity. As we march together towards our core vision of Transforming for Good, we have an exciting opportunity for transformational leaders to join us and accelerate our growth journey.

• Lead end-to-end commissioning, ramp-up, and stable operations of PAP, DAP/NPK, and ammonia systems, ensuring right-first-time execution and rapid stabilization.
• Drive operational excellence by maximizing capacity, P2O5 recovery, product quality, reliability, and uptime while optimizing raw materials, energy, manpower, and cost.
• Lead process optimization and troubleshooting, including rock phosphate utilization, robust process controls, and root-cause elimination of recurring losses.
• Ensure safe, compliant and sustainable operations through strong SOPs, quality controls, process-safety practices and responsible effluent/by-product management.
• Co-ordinate with HZL and business partners in process design & installation of DAP/NPK Plant and ammonia storage facility.
• Process Development Measures: Assists in developing SOPs, work instructions (WI) and operation manual with a focus to safe & smooth operation.
• Champion continuous improvement, digitization, global benchmarking, team capability building and cross-functional collaboration to deliver business KPIs.

Desired Attributes:

• Chemical Engineer with 20+ years of experience in PAP/DAP operations within the fertilizer industry.
• Strong expertise in DAP/NPK and phosphoric acid processes.
• Sound knowledge of environmental, safety and quality regulations applicable to fertilizer manufacturing.
• Familiarity with sustainable manufacturing practices and green technologies in the fertilizer industry.