Senior Engineer / Engineer Coke Oven & CDQ Operation

Sarthee Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy in Mumbai seeks an experienced Engineer for Coke Oven and CDQ operations. You will monitor and optimize CDQ systems, control coke temperature, steam generation, and gas flow, and coordinate with battery and plant teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires 3–7 years in Coke Oven/CDQ operations within a large steel plant, with hands-on PLC/DCS experience preferably, and a track record of process improvement and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have formal engineering degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Electrical, or Production Engineering.
• 3–7 years of Coke Oven and CDQ operations experience in an integrated steel plant.
• Assistant Manager: 7–10 years’ experience including operation of CDQ heat recovery boilers and large facilities.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS-based control systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the CDQ system via PLC/DCS/SCADA to maintain stable, efficient operations.
• Maintain critical process parameters: coke temps, gas temperature/pressure, steam and waste heat recovery.
• Ensure uniform cooling of coke to prevent breakage or dust loss.
• Coordinate with Coke Oven Battery for synchronized coke pushing and transfer to CDQ.
• Support shift-wise operations to optimize steam generation and coke temperature control.
• Monitor CDQ performance and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
• Analyze process data and support trials to reduce fuel rate and improve heat recovery.
• Assist in tuning control logic and interlocks with Instrumentation and Automation teams.
• Coordinate with Coke Oven Battery, Power Plant, Maintenance, and By-Product Plant for gas recovery and environmental compliance.
• Operate and monitor equipment: CDQ cooling chamber, waste heat boiler, gas circulation fans, dust collectors, conveyors.
• Monitor equipment condition for vibrations, temperatures, pressures; prevent failures.
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive actions and during shutdowns/startups.
• Ensure adherence to CDQ safety protocols including PPE, LOTO, confined spaces, hot work.
• Monitor and minimize dust, gas leaks, coke spillages; maintain ISO 45001/14001/9001 standards.
• Participate in safety audits, incident reporting, near-miss investigations.
• Maintain daily logs of parameters, steam, runtime, downtime, coke temps, efficiency.
• Prepare shift and daily performance reports; support KPI tracking and reviews.
• Assist Senior Managers with process studies, audits, root-cause analyses, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Coke Oven & CDQ operations

PLC/DCS system experience

Process optimization

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Electrical, or Production Engineering

Tools

PLC/DCS systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the CDQ system via PLC/DCS/SCADA to maintain stable and efficient operation.
• Maintain critical process parameters including coke temperature (inlet and outlet), circulating gas temperature, pressure and flow, steam generation rate and pressure, and waste heat recovery efficiency.
• Ensure uniform cooling of coke to avoid breakage or dust loss.
• Coordinate with Coke Oven Battery for synchronized coke pushing and timely transfer to CDQ.
• Support shift-wise operation focused on optimizing steam generation and coke temperature control.
• Continuously monitor CDQ performance; initiate corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Analyze process data; support trials aimed at fuel rate reduction, steam generation improvement, and heat loss minimization.
• Assist in tuning control logic and interlocks in coordination with Instrumentation and Automation teams.
• Coordinate closely with Coke Oven Battery, Power Plant Utility Team, Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation), and By-Product Plant for gas recovery and environmental compliance.
• Operate and monitor key equipment including CDQ cooling chamber, waste heat boiler, gas circulation fans, dust collectors, and conveyors.
• Monitor equipment condition for vibrations, temperatures, and pressures to prevent failures.
• Manage coordination with maintenance teams for timely preventive and corrective actions and support during shutdowns and startups.
• Ensure strict adherence to CDQ safety protocols and oxygen-deficient area norms including PPE, LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures.
• Monitor and minimize dust emissions, gas leaks, and coke spillages; maintain area housekeeping in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Participate in safety audits, incident reporting, and near-miss investigations.
• Maintain detailed daily logs covering operating parameters, steam generation and consumption, equipment runtime and downtime, coke temperature, and process efficiency metrics.
• Prepare shift and daily performance reports; support KPI tracking and monthly performance reviews.
• Assist Senior Managers with process studies, technical audits, root cause analyses, and continuous improvement projects.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Electrical, or Production Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Engineer/Sr. Engineer: 3-7 years experience in Coke Oven and CDQ operations in an integrated steel plant.
• Assistant Manager: 710 years’ experience including operation of CDQ heat recovery boilers and process industries with large capacity facilities (0.5 MTPA+).
• Preference for candidates with hands-on experience in PLCDCS-based systems and integrated plant environments.