Process Engineering

Essar Minmet; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Essar Minmet in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai invites a senior process engineering leader for our Integrated Steel Plant. You will oversee process design, optimization, technology integration and successful commissioning across DRI, EAF, LF, and rolling facilities.

You should have 15-25 years of steelmaking experience, strong EPC contractor management, and readiness to travel to project sites. The role requires adherence to HSE standards and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Develop P&IDs, mass and heat balances, and process philosophies.
• Coordinate interfaces between DRI, EAF, LF, Caster, PLTCM and BOP.
• Review technology supplier and EPC engineering deliverables.
• Establish operating parameters and process control philosophies.
• Conduct process optimization, debottlenecking and capacity upgrades.
• Support commissioning, performance testing and production ramp-up.
• Analyze yield, energy consumption, productivity and quality performance.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Steelmaking

DRI/EAF

Continuous casting

Integrated steel

Education

BE/BTech

Metallurgy

Chem Eng

Job description

Location: Mumbai / Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Experience: 15 - 25 Years
Industry: Integrated Steel Plant / Steel / Metals / Heavy Engineering / EPC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Senior Management / Project Leadership
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Role Purpose

Lead process engineering activities for the Integrated Steel Plant, ensuring robust process design, optimization, technology integration, production efficiency and successful commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering for ISP facilities from conceptual engineering through commissioning.
• Develop and review process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mass and heat balances and process philosophies.
• Coordinate process interfaces between DRI, EAF, LF, Caster, PLTCM and BOP facilities.
• Review technology supplier and EPC engineering deliverables.
• Establish operating parameters and process control philosophies.
• Conduct process optimization, debottlenecking and capacity enhancement studies.
• Support commissioning, performance testing and production ramp-up.
• Analyze yield, energy consumption, productivity and quality performance.
• Identify process losses and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Desired Experience

Candidates should have strong experience in steelmaking, DRI/EAF, continuous casting or integrated steel plant process engineering, preferably with greenfield/brownfield project exposure.

Key KPIs

• Production capacity achievement
• Yield/metallurgical recovery
• Energy consumption
• Process stability
• Product quality
• Commissioning and ramp-up performance

The ideal candidates should have:

• 15 - 25 years of total professional experience.
• Strong experience in steel, metals, heavy engineering, EPC or large industrial projects.
• Experience in greenfield/brownfield projects will be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong EPC contractor and technology supplier management experience.
• Experience in commissioning and plant ramp-up is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of industrial HSE requirements.
• Willingness to work from Mumbai/Navi Mumbai and travel to project sites as required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects within schedule, budget and quality requirements.