Deputy Manager - Strategic and Precious Metals

Deputy Manager - Strategic & Precious Metals

About Business:

Adani Group: In recent years, we have evolved from a new player in power generation to India’s largest private thermal power producer, with a capacity of 15,250 MW and a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Job Purpose: To oversee the evaluation and assessment of mining opportunities for precious metals, focusing on resource estimation, operational feasibility, and strategic alignment. This role involves collaboration with geology, technical, and business development teams to identify, evaluate, and recommend mining projects that align with organizational goals.

Process Control & Metallurgical Analysis

• Conduct technical analysis and process control to ensure efficient copper smelting and converting operations.
• Perform detailed heat and mass balance calculations for smelting and converting processes.
• Analyze critical process parameters to improve operational efficiency and reduce consumption costs.
• Review and recommend SOP modifications based on process performance and metallurgical insights.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of process parameters, concentrate analysis, and key performance metrics.

Raw Material & Blend Optimization

• Analyze input material quality and benchmark against industry standards.
• Optimize concentrate blend ratios to ensure stable operations and minimum impurity levels.
• Conduct in-house and external testing to evaluate new raw materials and treatment methodologies.

Technology, Tools & Digital Enablement

• Apply metallurgical software tools such as FACTSAGE, METSIM, and/or HSC-SIM for process optimization and scenario analysis.
• Leverage digital and analytical tools to reduce human intervention and improve operational robustness.
• Support process data analysis and automation initiatives in collaboration with the digital team.

Plant-wide Process Optimization

• Develop strong understanding of flash smelting technology, converting furnaces, electric furnaces, ESPs, boilers, and PMR-related systems.
• Optimize end-to-end plant performance by minimizing metal losses, emissions, and waste generation.
• Collaborate with external agencies and research institutes to resolve complex technical issues and introduce best practices.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Building

• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, yield enhancement, and operational stability.
• Support implementation of global best practices in smelter operations.
• Engage in industry forums, seminars, and workshops to stay updated on technological advancements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making within the organization.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (B.Tech / M.Tech) in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in pyrometallurgy and process improvement.
• Prior experience in copper smelting is preferred; exposure to non-ferrous base metals (Cu/Zn/Pb) will also be considered.

 

The road to empowerment is the one that guards a country’s stride onwards, keeping every hurdle that poses a threat to the constant pace of progress at bay. Yet another milestone in our growth story, is the business of Natural Resources. The scale of our business assures a steady availability of coal, extracted in the most responsible ways, which promises constant supply of power to both urban and rural geographies of India ensuring no hurdles are faced by the citizens in the path to achieving their dreams. The mining industry is considered a major contributor to the growth of the Indian economy. The mining business unit of the Adani group was established in 2007 as the last link in ensuring energy security for India. We are also developing and operating mines in Indonesia and Australia.

In the past few years, we have transformed from a coal trading and importing company to a comprehensive integrated coal management company. We have a diversified trading portfolio and are involved in Coal and Coke trading.

Experience Level

Senior Level