HOD E&M SID/POWER PLANT/STEEL PLANT FOR STEEL MANUFACTURIGN - BILASPUR , CHHATTISGARH

• Based on current job postings in the Indian steel industry (particularly in Chhattisgarh), a Head of Department (HOD) for SID (Sponge Iron Division) / Power Plant in a steel manufacturing plant is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end operation, maintenance, and strategic direction of the specific plant unit. 

  Here is a detailed job description based on these roles:

   

  Position Summary

  The HOD for SID/Power Plant leads, directs, and manages the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Sponge Iron Kilns or the Captive Power Plant (CPP) to ensure maximum production, high operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. 

   

  Key Responsibilities

  1. Operational Leadership & Production Management 

  • Target Achievement: Responsible for achieving daily, monthly, and annual production targets of Sponge Iron (DRI) or power generation (MW).
  • Process Optimization: Monitor and optimize kiln operations, raw material input (iron ore, coal), temperature profiles, and discharge quality to ensure high-grade DRI production.
  • Power Plant Management: Manage boilers, turbine-generator (TG) sets, and auxiliary equipment for efficient power generation.
  • Monitoring & Control: Oversee DCS (Distributed Control System) operations and coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality departments to ensure smooth flow. 

  2. Maintenance & Asset Management

  • Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance: Direct planning and execution of preventive, predictive, and shutdown maintenance for heavy machinery (kilns, coolers, conveyors, crushers, turbines, boilers).
  • Asset Life Cycle: Ensure maximum uptime of equipment, reducing breakdowns to improve reliability.
  • Spares Management: Manage inventory of critical spares, consumables, and fast-moving items to minimize downtime. 

  3. Safety, Compliance & Environmental Standards (QHSE)

  • Safety Enforcement: Strictly enforce safety protocols, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and industrial hygiene to achieve zero-accident targets.
  • Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with pollution control regulations (WHRB - Waste Heat Recovery Boiler compliance, ESP, emission controls).
  • Statutory Compliance: Ensure all regulatory, statutory, and safety compliance requirements are met, including factory acts. 

  4. Team Leadership & Administration

  • Manpower Management: Lead, train, and manage a team of shift in-charges, engineers, technicians, and operators.
  • Performance Management: Set KPIs, foster a high-performance culture, and manage manpower deployment. 

  5. Cost Control & Continuous Improvement 

  • Budgetary Control: Prepare and manage departmental budgets, focusing on cost-saving initiatives (optimizing coal/power consumption).
  • Process Improvement: Implement best practices (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM) to reduce waste and improve efficiency. 

   

  Requirements and Qualifications

  • Experience: Usually 12–25+ years of experience in a steel/sponge iron/power plant, with 5–10 years in a leadership role.
  • Education: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Metallurgy also preferred for SID).
  • Key Skills: Strong knowledge of Sponge Ironmaking (DRI), coal-based kilns, Boiler Operation Engineer (BOE) certification (for power plant), DCS operations, equipment maintenance, and team management. 

   

  Typical CTC (Cost to Company) Range

  • 20.00 LPA – 30.00 LPA (depending on experience and plant size).
  • Some roles offer 15–20+ years of experience in the 15–18 LPA range, while senior positions can be higher. 

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