Sr. Executive-Operations-Lime-Khimsar

Job Description: Supervisor (Petcoke Briquette Plant) -cum-Fabricator & Fitter Job Title: Supervisor-cum-Fabricator & Fitter Department: Production & Maintenance Location: Khimsar Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Plant Head 1. Job Purpose The Supervisor-cum-Fabricator leads daily shift operations and executes structural fabrication, equipment modification, and mechanical repairs in a Petcoke Briquette manufacturing plant. The role ensures continuous plant throughput while keeping downtime low through active hands-on repair of high-wear components (chutes, hoppers, mixers, and roller press feeds). 2. Key Responsibilities Supervisory & Team Management: Lead and assign daily shift targets to press operators, fitters, welders, and helpers. Oversee raw material feeding, binder mixing, briquette pressing, and drying operations during shift hours. Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols (PPE, dust masks, Hot Work permits, Lockout/Tagout - LOTO). Maintain shift reports, logbooks, downtime tracking, and material consumption records. Fabrication & Mechanical Maintenance: Read and interpret fabrication drawings, layout sketches, and structural design blueprints. Perform cutting (gas/plasma), grinding, tacking, and welding (ARC/MIG) for structural steel, piping, and plant machinery. Execute active fabrication, wear-lining, and repair work on petcoke plant equipment, including: Briquetting Press & Feeder Chutes: Fabricate, line, and modify feed hoppers, scrapers, and distribution chutes. Mixers & Pug Mills: Replace wear plates, fabricate mixer paddles/blades, and repair binder dosing lines. Crushers, Pulverizers & Screeners: Fabricate wear liners, screen frames, and discharge chutes. Drying & Handling Systems: Fabricate and align belt conveyor frames, bucket elevator casings, air ducting, and dryer transfer points. Perform structural modifications to reduce petcoke dust spillage and material jamming. Process & Quality Support: Monitor green briquette quality (drop strength) and dry/cured crush strength. Assist in controlling moisture levels, binder-to-petcoke dosing ratios, and roller press pressure. Ensure minimal raw material and binder wastage during shift operations. 3. Required Qualifications & Experience Educational Qualification: ITI or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Fitter / Fabrication Trade. Experience: 8 to 10+ years of hands-on structural fabrication and mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industrial plants (Petcoke/Coal Briquetting, Mineral Processing, Cement, or Agglomeration plants). Minimum 3–4 years in a team-leading or supervisory capacity. 4. Key Technical Skills & Knowledge Fabrication Skills: Cutting, arc welding, plate rolling/bending, fitting, structural layout work, and chute fabrication. Petcoke Equipment Awareness: Hands-on experience with roller presses, hydraulic power packs, pulverizers, continuous mixers, and thermal dryers. Wear & Corrosion Protection: Experience installing wear plates (e.g., Hardox/HARDFACED liners) to handle abrasive petcoke fines. Safety & HSE Compliance: Expertise in carbon dust control, fire safety around dry petcoke, and hot work clearance procedures. 5. Key Soft Skills Strong practical leadership and ability to guide shift technicians under high-workload conditions. Quick problem-solving ability during sudden breakdowns or material jams. Clear communication for shift handovers and maintenance coordination.