Shift Superintendent - Potline 3, BALCO

Bharat Aluminium Company Limited; Korba District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding remuneration

Global policies & facilities

Job summary

BALCO, Vedanta's aluminium business unit, seeks a senior engineer to lead potline start-up initiatives. You will coordinate with engineering and process teams to ensure smooth commissioning, real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and phased start-up of reduction cells and rectifier systems at our aluminium plant in India.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience in potline operations, strong leadership and communication, and a proven track record in delivering start-up projects for large

Qualifications

• B.E. (Mech/EEE/E&I) with 10-15 years of experience.
• Proven track record in leading start-up projects for similar facilities.
• Extensive experience in potline operations and start-up activities in the aluminum smelting industry.
• Certification in relevant safety programs (e.g., CSP, CIH) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a detailed start-up strategy for the potline, aligning with project timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to transition from commissioning to operational status.
• Implement systems for real-time performance monitoring of potline equipment during start-up.
• Oversee troubleshooting activities and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Oversee start-up procedures for reduction cells, incl. gradual initiation of alumina reduction, temperature control, and current distribution.
• Implement phased start-up protocols for individual reduction cell lines.
• Manage the integration and start-up of rectifier systems, ensuring synchronization with reduction cell operations.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to optimize power distribution and rectification processes.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize potline processes for efficiency, energy usage, and product quality.
• Implement adjustments to operational parameters during start-up to achieve optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and legal safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and update safety protocols accordingly.
• All audits related to quality. SAP, MIS & MES.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for commissioning personnel.
• Manage documentation related to electrical systems, including schematics, equipment specs, and maintenance manuals.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols for potline start-up, with focus on risk mitigation and safe working environment.
• Establish emergency response procedures for quick issue resolution.
• Collaborate with safety officers to monitor safety protocols.
• Ensure continuous improvement in quality systems ISO-9001, ISO-1400 and OHSAS-18001.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

Start-up experience

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Potline operations

Rectifier systems

Project management

Education

B.E. (Mech/EEE/E&I)

Tools

SAP

MIS

MES

Job description

Vedanta's Aluminium business has embarked on a transformational journey to be amongst the top three global players with 3 MTPA capacity. Its subsidiary, BALCO, comprising 5.7 LTPA smelter and 1740 MW power generator, is currently poised to scale-up by 4.35 LTPA, taking the total aluminium production capacity to 1 MTPA. This aligns to our vision of becoming a world-class integrated aluminium and power producer, thereby generating sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Our people are our core asset, wherein we stay committed towards creating a dynamic workplace that cares for its people, builds careers, inculcates leadership within the ecosystem, and acknowledges performance.

• Develop and execute a detailed start-up strategy for the potline, aligning with overall project timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure a smooth transition from commissioning to operational status.
• Implement systems for real-time performance monitoring of potline equipment during start-up.
• Oversee troubleshooting activities, addressing any operational issues and coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Oversee the start-up procedures for reduction cells, including the gradual initiation of alumina reduction, temperature control, and current distribution.
• Implement phased start-up protocols for individual reduction cell lines.
• Manage the integration and start-up of rectifier systems, ensuring proper synchronization with reduction cell operations.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to optimize power distribution and rectification processes.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize potline processes for efficiency, energy consumption, and product quality.
• Implement adjustments to operational parameters during start-up to achieve optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and legal safety regulations, as well as industry standards.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to safety protocols.
• All audits related to quality. SAP, MIS & MES.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for personnel involved in commissioning activities.
• Manage the compilation and organization of comprehensive documentation related to electrical systems, including schematic drawings, equipment specifications, and maintenance manuals.
• Develop and enforce safety protocols for potline start-up activities, with a focus on mitigating risks and ensuring a secure working environment.
• Establish emergency response procedures for quick resolution of unforeseen issues.
• Collaborate with safety officers to implement and monitor safety protocols.
• Ensuring continuous improvement in quality system of ISO-9001, ISO-1400 and OHSAS-18001
• B.E. (Mech/EEE/E&I) with 10-15 years of experience.
• Communication with internal and external customers
• Certification in relevant safety programs (e.g., CSP, CIH) is a plus.
• Extensive experience in potline operations, with a focus on start-up activities in the aluminum smelting industry.
• Proven track record in leading successful start-up projects for similar facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of reduction cell operations, rectifier systems, and associated potline equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What we'll offer you:

• Outstanding remuneration and best-in-class rewards.
• Our people policies are globally benchmarked with the best in class-facilities.

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care, and Respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and are proud of our best-in-class people practices.