Shift In-Charge​/Senior Engineer – Exothermic Process

Position: 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