Plant Head - Sulphuric Acid & ETP

Responsibilities SAP & ETP Operations Management - Lead end-to-end operations of Sulphuric Acid Plant and ETP. - Ensure achievement of production and treatment targets. - Maintain stable and efficient operation of: - Gas Cleaning Plant - Contact Section - Acid Absorption Section - Acid Storage & Dispatch Systems - ETP, Neutralization & Water Recovery Systems - ZLD Systems (where applicable) - Optimize plant throughput, conversion efficiency, and recovery rates. - Ensure maximum plant availability and reliability. Environment Compliance - Ensure adherence to: - CPCB norms - GPCB norms - Environmental Clearance conditions - Consent to Operate requirements - Ensure compliance related to: - SO₂ emissions - Acid mist emissions - Stack monitoring - Water discharge standards - Hazardous waste handling - Drive zero environmental non-compliance. Process Excellence & Optimization - Improve: - Sulphur burning efficiency - SO₂ to SO₃ conversion efficiency - Sulphuric acid quality - Utility consumption - Water recovery - Energy efficiency - Lead process debottlenecking initiatives. - Implement Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects. Safety & Risk Management - Champion Process Safety Management (PSM). - Ensure compliance with: - SOPs - PTW System - LOTO - HIRA - MOC - Emergency Response Procedures - Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions. - Build a strong safety culture across operations teams. Maintenance Coordination - Work closely with Maintenance teams for: - Preventive Maintenance - Predictive Maintenance - Shutdown Planning - Turnaround Management - Drive improvement in equipment reliability. - Reduce unplanned downtime. Water & Effluent Management - Ensure efficient operation of: - ETP - Recycle Systems - Neutralization Systems - Sludge Handling Facilities - Water Recovery Systems - Monitor water balance and recycling performance. - Promote water conservation initiatives. Team Leadership - Lead a multidisciplinary team of: - Shift In-Charges - Engineers - Operators - Technicians - Contract Workforce - Develop competency and succession plans. - Drive performance and employee engagement. Budget & Cost Control - Prepare annual operating budget. - Monitor: - Chemical consumption - Utility consumption - Maintenance expenses - Spares inventory - Drive cost optimization without compromising safety or quality. Projects & Expansion - Support: - Capacity enhancement projects - Debottlenecking initiatives - Environmental improvement projects - Technology upgrades - Participate in commissioning and performance guarantee tests. Qualifications Education Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering M.Tech Chemical / Environmental Engineering preferred Experiences: 18–25 years of experience in process industries, focused can be Sulphuric Acid Plant Operations, Gas Cleaning Systems, Environmental Systems, ETP / Wastewater Treatment Operations