Shift In-Charge / Senior Engineer – Exothermic Process

Role Purpose

To manage and control exothermic process operations in the superalloy/master alloy division, ensuring safe, consistent, and efficient production while meeting quality, productivity, and safety standards during the assigned shift.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Process Control

• Supervise and operate exothermic processes for superalloy and master alloy production as per SOPs.
• Ensure correct charging sequence, reaction control, temperature monitoring, and safe handling of exothermic reactions.
• Monitor critical process parameters and take corrective actions to maintain product quality and yield.
• Achieve shift-wise production targets with minimum downtime and process losses.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to safety norms related to exothermic reactions, high-temperature operations, and hazardous materials.
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce PPE usage during shift operations.
• Identify potential safety hazards and report near-miss incidents.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and internal safety standards.

Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with QC for sampling, testing, and approval of finished alloys.
• Ensure product chemistry, physical properties, and batch traceability meet customer and internal standards.
• Investigate deviations, rejections, and process abnormalities; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Shift & Manpower Management

• Lead and manage shift manpower including operators, technicians, and helpers.
• Allocate duties, monitor performance, and ensure discipline during the shift.
• Provide on-the-job training to operators on exothermic process handling and safety practices.

Maintenance & Coordination

• Coordinate with maintenance and electrical teams for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure proper upkeep of furnaces, reaction vessels, molds, and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain shift logs, production reports, and downtime records.

Continuous Improvement

• Support process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Assist in trials, new alloy development, and process standardization.
• Participate in audits, root cause analysis, and improvement projects.

Education & Experience

• Qualification:
• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Metallurgy with relevant experience may also be considered
• Experience:
• 2-5 years of experience in exothermic process operations
• Prior exposure to superalloy, master alloy, ferroalloy, or metal manufacturing industries preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of exothermic reactions and high-temperature metallurgical processes
• Knowledge of superalloy and master alloy production
• Safety-focused mindset with hands-on shop-floor experience
• Leadership and shift handling capability
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Basic knowledge of ISO, safety, and quality systems