Senior Manager Beneficiation Process

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JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Manager Beneficiation Process will lead day-to-day process operations of the beneficiation plant in the Pellet Division at Raigarh. The role plans, controls and improves grinding, classification, thickening, magnetic separation and filtration to deliver concentrate of the required quantity and quality to the pellet plant. Key outcomes are stable throughput, better recovery, lower specific consumption, quick resolution of process upsets and a safe, disciplined team, supporting reliable pellet production and plant profitability.

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

A. Process Operations

• Supervise beneficiation operations to meet production and quality targets.
• Review ball mill, hydrocyclone and thickener performance every shift.
• Ensure PLC/DCS process parameters stay within set limits.

B. Process Optimisation

• Plan grinding and separation improvements to raise recovery and grade.
• Drive reduction in power, water and grinding media consumption.
• Track process KPIs and act on deviations.

C. Troubleshooting & RCA

• Lead root cause analysis of process upsets and recurring losses.
• Review corrective actions and close them within agreed timelines.

D. Production & Maintenance Planning

• Plan daily and monthly production in line with pellet plant needs.
• Coordinate shutdowns and preventive maintenance with maintenance teams.
• Plan grinding media, spares and consumables through ERP.

E. MIS & Documentation

• Review daily production, quality and consumption reports.
• Maintain SOPs, process flow diagrams and plant records.
• Present performance MIS to the HOD using ERP and Zoho.

F. Safety & Compliance

• Own safe work practices and the permit system in the plant.
• Ensure compliance with IMS, 5S and statutory requirements.

G. Team Leadership

• Lead shift officers, operators and contract workforce.
• Assign duties, review performance and build team capability.
• Take operational decisions under pressure and own the outcomes.

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SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Training or certification in mineral processing, PLC/DCS operation or TPM preferred

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 14 years of experience in iron ore beneficiation plant operations
• Proven exposure to ball mill, hydrocyclone, thickener, magnetic separation and filtration circuits
• Experience leading a section or shift team in a pellet or integrated steel plant preferred

Remuneration

• As per the industry standard

4. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Technical / Functional

Behavioral

• Process Performance Monitoring & Optimisation
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis Review
• Production Planning, Yield & Quality Control
• Power, Water & Grinding Media Cost Control
• Shutdown & Maintenance Coordination
• Safety, IMS & Statutory Compliance Management
• Shift Manpower & Contractor Management
• MIS, Plant Reports & Documentation (ERP, Zoho)
• Ball Mill & Hydrocyclone Circuit Optimisation
• Thickener, Magnetic Separator, Screw Classifier & Filter Press Operation
• PLC / DCS Operation & Process Control
• Technical Drawings, Flow Diagrams & Schematics Interpretation

• Integrity
• Ownership & Accountability
• Result Orientation
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Decision Making
• Composure Under Pressure