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