Manager Metal Refining | Precious Metals

Wikilabs India; Telangana; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wikilabs India is seeking an AM/DM/Manager Refining to lead the Refining department in Medchal. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety, and drive performance across batches while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in industrial process control, knowledge of hazardous materials, and strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. This full-time role reports to the DGM and focuses on compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 2–3 years in industrial process control systems.
• Experience in refining or chemical processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of metal sponges from ashes.
• Aim for 100% yield and 100% purity in each batch.
• Troubleshoot refining processes and equipment.
• Maintain 100% daily productivity in Refining Division.
• Assign daily tasks to the team and ensure completion.
• Maintain 0% metal loss in the process.
• Hand over produced sponges to Strong Room daily.
• Provide daily reports to management and escalate bottlenecks to CEO.

Skills

Hazardous materials knowledge

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Shift handovers communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: AM/DM/Manager Refining Manager

Department: Refining

Reports To: DGM

Location: Medchal

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production of metal sponges (Precious metals sponge) from its respective ashes

2. To achieve 100% yield and 100% purity of all the sponges in every production batches

3. To troubleshoot the process and equipments of Refining Division

4. To maintain Refining Division with 100% productivity on daily basis

5. Allocate the tasks to the team on daily basis and get the work done by the team

6. To maintain 0% metal loss in the process on daily basis

7. Handover the produced metal sponges to the Strong Room on daily basis

8. To give report to the Management on daily basis and upraise the CEO if there are any bottlenecks

Operation and monitoring:

• Oversee and control the refining system's daily operations, including monitoring temperatures, and waste feed rates to ensure optimal performance.

Waste management:

• Manage the receipt, storage, treatment, and disposal of waste in line with legal and company requirements. This can involve operating vehicles and machinery like forklifts to move waste containers.

Maintenance:

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on refining machineries and related equipment to ensure continued safe and efficient operation.

Safety and compliance:

• Strictly follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Monitor emissions and ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Record-keeping:

• Maintain accurate and detailed logs of all operational activities, maintenance, and compliance checks as required.

Troubleshooting:

• Identify and resolve operational issues, using experience to troubleshoot problems that arise during the process.

Key skills & Competencies:

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of hazardous materials is essential. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn complex systems are crucial.

Safety skill:

• A strong emphasis on safety procedures and compliance is critical due to the hazardous nature of the work environment.

Soft skills:

• Teamwork, communication (for shift handovers), problem-solving, and strong attention to detail are highly important.

Education Qualifications:

• A bachelors or master degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

Experience:

• 2-3 years’ Experience in industrial process control systems is often necessary.