Shift Incharge - Sinter Operation

Role & responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Sinter Plant Control Room/DCS/PLC system during the shift.

• Monitor and control key process parameters such as:

• Sinter machine speed

• Bed height

• Ignition furnace temperature

• Wind box temperature and pressure

• Suction pressure

• Gas flow and temperature

• Strand speed

• Sinter return fines and productivity

• Ensure stable and optimized operation of the sintering process.

• Coordinate with field operators for proper operation of Sinter Machine, Mixing & Granulation, Ignition Furnace, Crushers, Screens, Coolers, Conveyors and other associated equipment.

• Monitor plant alarms, process deviations and equipment abnormalities from the control room and take corrective action.

• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Maintenance teams during equipment breakdowns and process disturbances.

• Ensure achievement of daily production, productivity and quality targets.

• Monitor sinter quality parameters and coordinate with the Quality/Laboratory team for maintaining required specifications.

• Maintain proper shift logbooks, production reports, process parameters and breakdown records.

• Ensure optimum utilization of raw materials and minimize fuel consumption, return fines and process losses.

• Identify abnormal operating conditions and take timely action to prevent major breakdowns or production loss.

• Ensure proper communication and handover between incoming and outgoing shifts.

• Supervise shift operators and allocate manpower according to operational requirements.

• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, SOPs, PPE requirements and work permits.

• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in the Control Room and Sinter Plant area.

• Participate in troubleshooting, process improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives.

• Support implementation of SOPs, process control standards and operational improvements.

3. Control Room Responsibilities

The candidate should have hands-on experience in:

• Sinter Plant DCS/PLC/SCADA Control Room operation.
• Monitoring and controlling the complete sintering process.
• Understanding process trends, alarms, interlocks and equipment status.
• Adjusting process parameters to maintain stable operation.
• Handling process abnormalities and emergency situations.
• Coordinating field operations with Control Room activities.
• Monitoring production and process parameters through HMI/DCS screens.
• Preparing shift-wise production and process performance reports.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy
  OR
• B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy

3 - 5 years of relevant experience in Sinter Plant operations