Process Engineer – Copper Electrolytic Refining / Tankhouse (India)

Rotehügels; Rajkot; Sur place; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rotehügels is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee and optimize copper electrolytic refining (tankhouse) operations in India. You will drive efficiency, cathode quality, and process control to deliver quality products that meet LME Grade A standards.

The role requires a metallurgical/chemical/materials/process engineering background with 5–10 years in copper refining or related non-ferrous operations, and a strong grasp of electrochemistry, DCS/SCADA, and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field required.
• 5–10 years of copper electrorefining, SX-EW, or non-ferrous refinery ops experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OH&S standards; strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and optimize electrolytic refining operations to meet quality specs.
• Ensure production of LME Grade A copper cathodes; manage electrolyte chemistry.
• Optimize current density, voltage, and current efficiency.
• Coordinate cathode harvesting, starter sheet handling, and anode replacement schedules.
• Investigate deviations impacting cathode quality and production; work with lab for analyses.

Connaissances

Electrolytic refining

Electrochemistry

Current efficiency

Process instrumentation

DCS/SCADA

Leadership

Communication

Cathode quality control

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Materials, or Process Engineering

Description du poste

Process Engineer – Copper Electrolytic Refining / Tankhouse (India)

Production

• Gujarat, India
• Full-time

Posted 23 Jul 2026

Job Description

We are looking for a Process Engineer to manage and optimize our copper electrolytic refining (tankhouse) operations, converting copper anodes into LME Grade A copper cathodes. This is a copper metallurgy role — not oil & gas refining. The position involves monitoring refinery performance, ensuring cathode quality, improving current efficiency, and supporting continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize electrolytic refining operations.
• Ensure production of LME Grade A copper cathodes meeting quality specifications.
• Monitor electrolyte chemistry including copper concentration, sulfuric acid, chloride, arsenic, nickel, and impurity levels.
• Optimize current density, voltage, and current efficiency.
• Coordinate cathode harvesting, starter sheet handling, and anode replacement schedules.
• Investigate process deviations affecting cathode quality and production.
• Work closely with laboratory personnel for electrolyte analysis and process control.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
• Support commissioning, startup, and process optimization activities.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability.
• Prepare daily production reports and process performance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and statutory regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Materials, or Process Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in copper electrorefining, SX-EW, or non-ferrous refinery operations.
• Strong understanding of:
• Electrolytic copper refining
• Electrochemistry
• Electrolyte purification
• Cathode quality control
• Current efficiency optimization
• Process instrumentation and DCS/SCADA systems
• Experience in troubleshooting refinery process issues.
• Knowledge of LME Grade A copper quality standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.