Plant Head - Sulphuric Acid & ETP

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.

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