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Process Engineer – Copper Electrolytic Refining / Tankhouse (India)
Rotehügels
IND
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
Copper electrolytic refiningElectrochemistryElectrolyte purificationCathode quality controlCurrent efficiency optimizationProcess instrumentation
Role Overview
Manage and optimize copper electrolytic refining (tankhouse) operations, converting copper anodes into LME Grade A copper cathodes.
This is a copper metallurgy role, not oil and gas refining.
The position is listed in Gujarat, India, and is full-time.
Key Skills for This Role
Copper electrolytic refiningElectrochemistryElectrolyte purificationCathode quality controlCurrent efficiency optimizationProcess instrumentation
Full Job Posting
Role overview
Manage and optimize copper electrolytic refining (tankhouse) operations, converting copper anodes into LME Grade A copper cathodes.
This is a copper metallurgy role, not oil and gas refining.
The position is listed in Gujarat, India, and is full-time.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and optimize electrolytic refining operations and ensure cathodes meet LME Grade A quality specifications.
- Monitor electrolyte chemistry, including copper concentration, sulfuric acid, chloride, arsenic, nickel, and impurities.
- Optimize current density, voltage, and current efficiency.
- Coordinate cathode harvesting, starter sheet handling, and anode replacement schedules.
- Investigate process deviations affecting cathode quality and production; work with laboratory personnel on analysis and process control.
- Develop and implement improvements to reduce energy use and operating costs.
- Support commissioning, startup, and process optimization; coordinate with maintenance to maximize equipment availability.
- Prepare daily production reports and process performance analyses.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies and statutory regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Materials, or Process Engineering.
- 5–10 years of experience in copper electrorefining, SX-EW, or non-ferrous refinery operations.
- Strong understanding of electrolytic copper refining, electrochemistry, electrolyte purification, cathode quality control, and current efficiency optimization.
- Strong understanding of process instrumentation and DCS/SCADA systems; experience troubleshooting refinery process issues.
- Knowledge of LME Grade A copper quality standards.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
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