Head Refractory - BALCO

Bharat Aluminium Company Limited; Korba District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding remuneration

Best-in-class rewards

Globally benchmarked people policies

Best-in-class facilities

Job summary

A leading aluminum manufacturing company in Chhattisgarh is seeking a Head Refractory to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while optimizing assets and maintaining operational availability. The ideal candidate will have 10–12 years of experience in a smelter or process industry. This is a full-time position offering outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards. Join a diverse team committed to growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in Smelter / Carbon Plant / Process Industry.
• Senior leadership capability in refractory operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Implement VSAP and Vedanta safety standards within the department.
• Maintain plant availability as per BP.
• Follow up on housekeeping and 5S compliance in the department.
• Coordinate with other departments on demand/supply issues.
• Oversee inventory management.
• Conduct performance review meetings.
• Drive asset-optimization modules.
• Approve and execute Capex as per departmental needs.

Skills

Experience in Smelter / Carbon Plant / Process Industry

Process industry

Job description

Head Refractory - BALCO

Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) has made significant contributions as the first PSU in India’s aluminum sector. Incorporated in 1965, BALCO operates a smelter capacity of 5.70 LTPA, power generation capacity of 2010 MW, bauxite production capacity of 6.8 MTPA, and a coal block capacity of 1 MTPA. BALCO’s vision is to be a world‑class integrated aluminum and power producer generating sustainable value for all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Implement VSAP and Vedanta safety standards within the department.

Availability

• Maintain plant availability as per BP.

Compliance

• Follow up on housekeeping and 5S compliance in the department.
• Ensure AO practices compliance.

Coordination

• Coordinate with other departments on demand/supply issues and compliance with agreed SLA.
• Communicate company policy updates to downstream teams.

Managing Parameters

• Oversee inventory management.

Performance

• Conduct performance review meetings.

Asset Optimization

• Drive asset‑optimization modules such as Work Management (WM), Condition Based Monitoring (CBM), Operate for Reliability (O4R), Defect Elimination (DE), Process Optimization (PO), Critical Asset Management & Tactics Development, and Leadership & Strategy Modules.

Capex Requirements

• Approve and execute Capex as per departmental needs.

Desired Skills

• 10–12 years of experience in Smelter / Carbon Plant / Process Industry.

Benefits

• Outstanding remuneration and best‑in‑class rewards.
• Globally benchmarked people policies with best‑in‑class facilities.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing and Mining

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.