The Plant Manager – SAP & ETP is responsible for the safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective operation of the Sulphuric Acid Plant and Effluent Treatment Plant. The role is accountable for maximizing acid production, SO₂ capture efficiency, environmental compliance, plant availability, resource optimization, water recovery, and sustainable operations while maintaining world-class standards in Process Safety Management (PSM), Operational Excellence, and ESG performance

Key Responsibilities of Role

SAP & ETP Operations Management

- Lead end-to-end operations of Sulphuric Acid Plant and ETP.
- Ensure achievement of production and treatment targets.
- Maintain secure and efficient operation of:
- Gas Cleaning Plant
- Contact Section
- Acid Absorption Section
- Acid Storage & Dispatch Systems
- ETP, Neutralization & Water Recovery Systems
- ZLD Systems (where applicable)
- Optimize plant throughput, conversion efficiency, and recovery rates.
- Ensure maximum plant availability and reliability.

Environment Compliance

- Ensure adherence to:
- CPCB norms
- GPCB norms
- Environmental Clearance conditions
- Consent to Operate requirements
- Ensure compliance related to:
- SO₂ emissions
- Acid mist emissions
- Stack monitoring
- Water discharge standards
- Hazardous waste handling
- Drive zero environmental non-compliance.

Process Excellence & Optimization

- Improve:
- Sulphur burning efficiency
- SO₂ to SO₃ conversion efficiency
- Sulphuric acid quality
- Utility consumption
- Water recovery
- Energy efficiency
- Lead process debottlenecking initiatives.
- Implement Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects.

Safety & Risk Management

- Champion Process Safety Management (PSM).




- Ensure compliance with:
- SOPs
- PTW System
- LOTO
- HIRA
- MOC
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Build a strong safety culture across operations teams.

Maintenance Coordination

- Work closely with Maintenance teams for:
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- Shutdown Planning
- Turnaround Management
- Drive improvement in equipment reliability.
- Reduce unplanned downtime.

Water & Effluent Management

- Ensure efficient operation of:
- ETP
- Recycle Systems
- Neutralization Systems
- Sludge Handling Facilities
- Water Recovery Systems
- Monitor water balance and recycling performance.
- Promote water conservation initiatives.

Team Leadership

- Lead a multidisciplinary team of:
- Shift In-Charges
- Engineers
- Operators
- Technicians
- Contract Workforce
- Develop competency and succession plans.
- Drive performance and employee engagement.

Budget & Cost Control

- Prepare annual operating budget.
- Monitor:
- Chemical consumption
- Utility consumption
- Maintenance expenses
- Spares inventory
- Drive cost optimization without compromising safety or quality.

Projects & Expansion

- Support:
- Capacity enhancement projects
- Debottlenecking initiatives
- Environmental improvement projects
- Technology upgrades
- Participate in commissioning and performance guarantee tests.

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

M.Tech Chemical / Environmental Engineering preferred

Experiences:

18–25 years of experience in process industries, focused can be Sulphuric Acid Plant Operations, Gas Cleaning Systems, Environmental Systems, ETP / Wastewater Treatment Operations

📌 Plant Head - Sulphuric Acid & ETP (Mundra)
🏢 Adani Natural Resources
📍 Mundra