Vice President Project

Petra Silicon; Amaravati; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Petra Silicon in India seeks a Vice President, Projects to drive RMHS and mineral processing projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, cost and schedule adherence.

The role leads multi-disciplinary teams, manages EPC contractors, and interfaces with top management to deliver greenfield or brownfield projects. Based in Mudigubba, Andhra Pradesh, reporting to the CEO, you will shape project execution and governance.

Qualifications

• B.Tech Mechanical / Mineral Processing / Metallurgical Engineering / Mining Engineering
• M.E./M.Tech or MBA (Project Management/Operations) will be an added advantage
• 25–30+ years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a senior project leadership role

Responsibilities

• Lead project leadership from concept through commissioning and commercial production.
• Represent the project to management, consultants, government authorities, customers and contractors.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams across Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil domains.
• Develop execution strategies, milestones and budgets, ensuring on-time delivery within quality standards.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations for EPC/PMC contractors.

Job description

Job Title: Vice President, Projects

Department: Projects

Industry: Mineral Processing, Raw Material Handling System projects

Reporting To: CEO

Location: Mudigubba, Sri Satya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh.

Job Summary

• The Vice President, Projects will be responsible for driving the project from concept, erection, and execution to commissioning while ensuring adherence to quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Responsible for overall deliverables to ensure successful delivery of project milestones related to Raw Material Handling Systems (RMHS) and Mineral Processing facilities.

Preferred Qualification

• B.Tech Mechanical / Mineral Processing / Metallurgical Engineering / Mining Engineering,
• M.E./M. Tech or MBA (Project Management/Operations) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 25 TO 30+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior project leadership role.
• Results-oriented with strong execution and commissioning capabilities
• Proven experience in delivering Greenfield Projects from concept to commercial production.
• Strong exposure to RMHS and Mineral processing projects.
• Experience managing large CAPEX projects, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Preferred Industry Experience : RMHS, Mineral processing industry, Cement, Mining, Steel

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• With Visionary leadership, will represent the entire project to Management, Senior management, consultants, government authorities, customers, and contractors.
• Lead the entire execution and erection of Quartz mineral processing plant- Quartz Grit Plant (QGP) projects from concept through commissioning and commercial production.
• Lead the entire team of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Civil domains
• Present project status, risks, and mitigation plans to the leadership team
• Develop project execution strategies, milestones, and implementation plans.
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones as per project schedules, within approved budgets and quality standards.
• Provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Lead procurement support, equipment inspection, erection, installation, commissioning, and performance guarantee tests.
• Resolve technical and commercial issues during execution.
• Ensure successful plant stabilization after commissioning.
• Ability for decision-making under pressures

Engineering & Design

• Review and approve engineering deliverables, layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment selection, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, EPC contractors, and OEMs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and statutory regulations.

Process control and efficiency improvement

• Monitor and control engineering/design flow chart w.r.t equipment:

Crushers (Jaw / Cone), Conveyors (Belt), Screens, Vertical Roller Mills (VRM), Vertical Shaft Grinding (VSG), Ball Mills,

Color Optical Sorters, Pumps/Compressors, Dust Collection Systems, Bucket Elevators, Silos & Hoppers, Material Handling Equipment, Substation

• Optimize process parameters to improve quality of production materials/ recovery and reduce wastages.
• Analytical and problem-solving

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare and control project budgets and capital expenditure (CAPEX).
• Monitor project cash flow and resource utilization.
• Identify value engineering and cost optimization opportunities.
• Hold strong commercial acumen.

Contract & Vendor Management

• Ability to finalize and mobilize contractors
• Excellent skills to evaluate the performance of EPC, PMC, and contractors.
• Review and negotiate major project contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and technical specifications.

Team Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary teams comprising Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Process, Instrumentation, and Project Controls professionals.
• Build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure implementation of HSE policies and statutory compliance across all project activities.
• Promote a Zero Harm safety culture.
• Conduct regular project reviews, audits, and risk assessments.

Technical Skills

• RMHS projects in Greenfield / Brownfield expansion projects
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• CAPEX Management
• Bulk Material Handling Systems
• Engineering Design Review
• Procurement & Contract Management
• Mechanical, Civil, Electrical & Instrumentation Coordination
• SAP PM / ERP Systems
• Primavera P6 / Microsoft Project
• Safety Culture and Risk Management
• Cost Estimation & Budget Control, Variation Analysis
• Commissioning & Plant Stabilization