Plant Head - Sulphuric Acid & ETP

Adani

Mundra

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Adani in Mundra, India seeks an experienced leader to oversee end-to-end operations of aSulphuric Acid Plant and adjacent systems. You will drive production targets, maintain stable operations of gas cleaning, acid absorption, storage and dispatch, ETP and water recovery systems, and champion safety, compliance and continuous improvement across the plant.

The role requires 18–25 years in process industries with emphasis on sulfuric acid and environmental systems, and collaboration with shift

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
M.Tech Chemical / Environmental Engineering preferred.
18–25 years of experience in process industries, focused can be Sulphuric Acid Plant Operations, Gas Cleaning Systems, Environmental Systems, ETP / Wastewater Treatment Operations.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end operations of Sulphuric Acid Plant and ETP.
Ensure achievement of production and treatment targets.
Maintain stable and efficient operation of gas cleaning, acid absorption, storage and dispatch systems, ETP and water recovery facilities.
Drive process safety and compliance with CPCB, GPCB, and consent to operate requirements.
Coordinate preventive/predictive maintenance and turnaround planning with maintenance teams.

Skills

Process Excellence

Safety & Risk Management

Maintenance Coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

M.Tech Chemical/Environmental Engineering preferred

Job description

Lead end-to-end operations of Sulphuric Acid Plant and ETP.
Ensure achievement of production and treatment targets.
Maintain stable and efficient operation of:
- Gas Cleaning Plant
- Contact Section
- Acid Absorption Section
- Acid Storage & Dispatch Systems
- ETP, Neutralization & Water Recovery Systems
- ZLD Systems (where applicable)
Optimize plant throughput, conversion efficiency, and recovery rates.
Ensure maximum plant availability and reliability.
Ensure adherence to:
- CPCB norms
- GPCB norms
- Environmental Clearance conditions
- Consent to Operate requirements
Ensure compliance related to:
- SO₂ emissions
- Acid mist emissions
- Stack monitoring
- Water discharge standards
- Hazardous waste handling

Process Excellence & Optimization

Improve:
- Sulphur burning efficiency
- SO₂ to SO₃ conversion efficiency
- Sulphuric acid quality
- Utility consumption
- Water recovery
- Energy efficiency
Implement Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects.

Safety & Risk Management

Champion Process Safety Management (PSM).
Ensure compliance with:
- SOPs
- PTW System
- LOTO
- HIRA
- MOC
- Emergency Response Procedures
Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Build a strong safety culture across operations teams.

Maintenance Coordination

Work closely with Maintenance teams for:
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Shutdown Planning
- Turnaround Management
Drive improvement in equipment reliability.
Reduce unplanned downtime.

Water & Effluent Management

Ensure efficient operation of:
- ETP
- Recycle Systems
- Neutralization Systems
- Sludge Handling Facilities
- Water Recovery Systems
Monitor water balance and recycling performance.
Promote water conservation initiatives.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of:
- Shift In-Charges
- Engineers
- Operators
- Technicians
- Contract Workforce
Develop competency and succession plans.
Drive performance and employee engagement.

Budget & Cost Control

Prepare annual operating budget.
Monitor:
- Chemical consumption
- Utility consumption
- Maintenance expenses
- Spares inventory
Drive cost optimization without compromising safety or quality.

Projects & Expansion

Support:
- Capacity enhancement projects
- Debottlenecking initiatives
- Environmental improvement projects
- Technology upgrades
Participate in commissioning and performance guarantee tests.

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

M.Tech Chemical / Environmental Engineering preferred

Experiences:

18–25 years of experience in process industries, focused can be Sulphuric Acid Plant Operations, Gas Cleaning Systems, Environmental Systems, ETP / Wastewater Treatment Operations

About Us

The road to empowerment is the one that guards a country’s stride onwards, keeping every hurdle that poses a threat to the constant pace of progress at bay. Yet another milestone in our growth story, is the business of Natural Resources. The scale of our business assures a steady availability of coal, extracted in the most responsible ways, which promises constant supply of power to both urban and rural geographies of India ensuring no hurdles are faced by the citizens in the path to achieving their dreams. The mining industry is considered a major contributor to the growth of the Indian economy. The mining business unit of the Adani group was established in 2007 as the last link in ensuring energy security for India. We are also developing and operating mines in Indonesia and Australia.

In the past few years, we have transformed from a coal trading and importing company to a comprehensive integrated coal management company. We have a diversified trading portfolio and are involved in Coal and Coke trading.

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