Senior Manager / Manager Coke Oven & CDQ Operation

Sarthee Consultancy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking an experienced leader to manage Coke Oven and CDQ operations in Bengaluru. You will oversee charging, coking, pushing, quenching, and associated maintenance, ensuring stable oven conditions, energy recovery, and reliable output.

Responsibilities include process optimization, SCADA/DCS monitoring, safety programs, and 24x7 shift leadership, with a focus on minimizing downtime and emissions in a heavy-industry setting.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Production Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience as Manager in Coke Oven and CDQ operations; 12–16 years for Senior Manager; energy recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Coke Oven battery operations: charging, coking, pushing, quenching; ensure stable pressure and temperature.
• Coordinate with Coal Handling Plant and By-Product Plant for continuous flow.
• Supervise CDQ system operation, heat recovery, and steam/power balance.
• Analyze production data, optimize parameters, and support energy efficiency trials.
• Lead 24x7 shift teams, plan rosters, and drive KPIs.
• Ensure safety, PPE, LOTO, and ISO standards compliance.
• Prepare maintenance schedules and ensure equipment reliability.

Skills

Coke Oven Operations

CDQ System Operations

Process Control & Optimization

Maintenance & Reliability

Safety & Environment Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

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

Tools

SCADA/DCS systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Coke Oven Operation Management

• Manage the entire Coke Oven battery operation: charging, coking, pushing, and quenching.
• Ensure stable oven pressure, temperature uniformity, and adherence to coking time norms.
• Optimize coal charge quality, blend ratio, and moisture content to maintain consistent coke strength (CSR, CRI).
• Coordinate with Coal Handling Plant and By-Product Plant to ensure continuous input and output flow.
• Prevent battery leakages, oven damage, and ensure proper carbonization.
• Plan and execute oven heating-up, repair, and maintenance shutdowns in coordination with maintenance teams.

CDQ System Operation

• Supervise CDQ system operation to recover heat from hot coke and generate steam or power.
• Maintain control over coke temperature at CDQ inlet and outlet, circulating gas temperature, pressure, and flow.
• Optimize steam generation and waste heat recovery efficiency.
• Monitor CDQ boiler, fans, gas circulation system, dust collectors, and cooling towers.
• Coordinate with Power Plant Utility Team on steam and power balance.
• Troubleshoot abnormalities including gas leaks, dust accumulation, coke breakage, and uneven cooling.

Process Control and Optimization

• Analyze daily production data, coke quality, and CDQ system performance to identify deviations and optimize parameters.
• Support process trials for energy efficiency improvements and enhanced coke quality.
• Collaborate with process control and automation teams to fine-tune DCS logic and instrumentation.
• Implement best practices to minimize fuel consumption and maximize waste heat recovery.
• Support digital monitoring systems (SCADA/DCS) for real-time control.

Maintenance and Equipment Reliability

• Participate in planned and preventive maintenance activities with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams.
• Ensure high equipment availability for charging cars, pushers, quenchers, CDQ boilers, fans, valves, cyclones, and conveyors.
• Prepare and execute shutdown and maintenance schedules.
• Analyze equipment performance and implement reliability improvement strategies.

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Enforce compliance with all safety and environmental standards in Coke Oven and CDQ operations.
• Promote PPE usage, confined space entry, and LOTO protocols.
• Minimize fugitive emissions, dust, and gas leakages.
• Drive safety culture through training, toolbox talks, and incident reporting.
• Support ISO 45001 (Occupational Health), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 9001 (Quality) standards.

Team Management and Training

• Lead and manage a team of Shift In-charges, Engineers, and Operators.
• Plan manpower and roster for 24x7 smooth operations.
• Conduct skill development sessions on safe and efficient operation.
• Drive team performance through motivation and effective KPIs.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily and monthly reports on coke production, quality, CDQ performance, heat recovery, equipment downtime, and maintenance schedules.
• Support audit processes and management reviews with precise data reporting.
• Prepare deviation analysis and develop action plans for process improvements.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Production Engineering from a recognized institution.

• Manager: 8-12 years of experience in Coke Oven and CDQ operations within integrated steel plants.
• Senior Manager: 12-16 years of experience including process control, operation, and maintenance coordination in coke plants.
• Experience with large capacity coke ovens (above 0.5 MTPA) and energy recovery preferred.