Principal Commissioning Consultant (Seamless Pipe Mill - GFM & UCEM)

Company : YPS Transnational Trading LLP Location : Halol, Gujarat, India (Project Site) Engagement Type : High-Value Fixed-Term Contract (6–12 months) Reporting To : VP of Operations / Company Director

I. Executive Summary

YPS Transnational Trading LLP is seeking an exceptionally specialized and proven Principal Commissioning Consultant to lead the startup, technical validation, and operational readiness of our seamless pipe manufacturing facility in Halol, Gujarat.

The successful candidate will possess indispensable, hands-on experience with the specific European machinery installed : the GFM SKK 14 Radial Forging Mill and the Vítkovice Universal Cross and Elongating Mill (UCEM) . This role is critical to transitioning second-hand equipment into a high-precision production asset for Stainless Steel and High Alloy tubes (40 mm to 155 mm OD).

II. Core Responsibilities (Technical Commissioning)

• Integrated Mill Commissioning : Lead the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic commissioning of the entire rolling sequence, focusing specifically on the GFM SKK 14 and the Vitkovice UCEM. This includes completing and validating the UCEM's hydraulic system.
• Tooling & Pass Schedule Validation : Develop, calculate, and validate the precise mandrel and die pass schedules required for forging high work-hardening materials (e.g., Duplex, Austenitic Stainless Steel, High-Nickel Alloys) across the 40 mm to 155 mm diameter range.
• Process Optimization : Conduct rigorous run-out trials and stability assessments (FAT / SAT) to ensure the UCEM roll force and torque capacity (max 650 kN / roll and 55 kNm / roll) are correctly calibrated for high-alloy piercing and elongation.
• Hydraulic System Expertise : Troubleshoot and optimize the proprietary hydraulic timing, accumulator pressure settings, and rapid cycling electronic controls specific to the GFM SKK 14 forging action.
• Documentation and Training : Develop comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance protocols, and initial training curricula for the local team regarding the operation and maintenance of the specialized rolling and forging units.
• Spares Inventory Audit : Conduct a mandatory audit of the GFM and UCEM machinery to identify critical, proprietary spare parts that must be sourced immediately to mitigate risks associated with legacy European equipment.

III. Required Expertise and Experience (Mandatory)

IV. Desirable Qualifications