About Essar Metals & Mining Essar is a diversified global business house with deep roots across Energy, Metals & Mining, Infrastructure and Tech & Retail. As Essar expands its global footprint, we are building a state-of-the-art iron ore mining and DR-grade pellet manufacturing facility in Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA — the first recent mine developed on the Mesabi Range in nearly half a century. The facility will produce DR-grade “Patriot Pellet”, a high-quality pellet designed for the next generation of steelmaking and the growing adoption of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology in the USA. Our current focus is to lead the transition towards green steel, with the development of an HBI/DRI plant and upstream complex progressing steadily. Why Join Us This is an exciting opportunity for young engineers in India to:
· Potential to travel to the USA and gain international project exposure
· Build a career with a global Essar business
· Future possibility to relocate to international locations
· Be part of a world-class steel and mining manufacturing facility
· Work on advanced technologies shaping the future of steelmaking Equal Opportunity Essar Metals & Mining is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, caste, religion, disability, or background, and evaluate every candidate solely on merit and potential. Role Summary You will help commission, stabilize and optimise process units at our Steel Plant sites. This role offers early international exposure. You will work alongside US-based teams, travel to the US site regularly, and be considered for longer US assignments as the project grows.
Key responsibilities
· Support commissioning, ramp-up and stable operation of process units across the steel plant, including pelletizations, direct reduction (DRI/HBI) and electric arc furnace steelmaking.
· Monitor and control process parameters to meet production, quality and cost targets.
· Analyse process deviations and equipment issues, root-cause analysis, and implement lasting corrective actions.
· Drive continuous improvement in yield, product quality, energy and consumables consumption, and equipment availability.
· Coordinate with upstream and downstream units so that material flow, chemistry and temperature targets are met across the process chain.
· Work closely with operations, maintenance, quality and technology partners on plant performance.
· Develop and maintain SOPs, process control plans and operator training material.
· Support environmental compliance, including emissions, dust, water and waste management.
· Use process control systems and plant data to track performance, and prepare shift reports, KPI dashboards and improvement proposals.
· Support new technology, automation and digital initiatives in the plant.
· Travel to the US site as required, and support project and operational needs during assignments. Who We’re Looking For
• Qualification: B.
E. / B.
Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Electrical, Mining, Geology and GIS
• Prior
Experience:
Mandatory experience in Steel Industry for approximately 4-6 years. We are looking for engineers with 4–6 years of hands-on experience in integrated steel plant operations or project execution & commissioning experience, covering one or more of the following areas: iron ore mining & beneficiation, pelletization /sintering, DRI/HBI, blast furnace ironmaking, EAF steelmaking, secondary metallurgy, continuous casting, rolling mills and plant utilities.
• Academics: A consistent, strong academic record
• Mindset: Curious, safety-first, hands-on and eager to learn on the shop floor as much as in the design office.
• Mobility: Willing to be based in Mumbai and open to travel / relocation, including international assignments in the USA.
• US Visa: While not mandatory, preference shall be given to candidates who have existing US Visa Selection Process
📌 Operations & Process Engineer (Mumbai)
🏢 Essar
📍 Mumbai