Technical Lead – Copper Smelter & SAP

Purpose / Objective

To serve as the technical subject matter expert for copper smelting by identifying, evaluating, and recommending cutting-edge technologies, process enhancements, and value-added innovations across smelting and converting operations. The role focuses on driving strategic initiatives related to secondary metal recovery, energy optimization, by-product valorization, and ESG integration. This includes conducting global benchmarking, techno-economic evaluations, and solution design, while supporting the deployment of SAP-integrated systems for data-driven insights and process control. The position plays a critical role in enabling Adani’s copper growth vision by embedding futuristic, sustainable, and high-performance smelting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Advanced Futuristic Technology in Smelting & Digital Integration

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend state-of-the-art smelting technologies (e.g., ISA Smelt, Ausmelt, Flash Smelting) for enhanced thermal efficiency, matte quality, and emissions control.
• Develop technical feasibility assessments for secondary metal recovery through slag fuming, e-waste integration, and off-gas metal recovery systems.
• Provide expertise in integrating SAP PP-PI modules with DCS / SCADA systems and historian databases for real-time production analytics, traceability, and system diagnostics.

Strategic Smelting Process Innovation

Initial Financial Analysis

Sustainability & ESG Integration

Qualifications and Experience