Head of Operations – Sulfuric Acid Plant

Job Description

Title: Head of Operations – Sulfuric Acid Plant

Company Name: A reputed Group of Company

Vacancy: 01

Age: 35 to 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Battery, Storage cell

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.

• Master's degree preferred.

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Battery, Storage cell

• Age 35 to 45 years

• 15–20+ years of experience in chemical, fertilizer, petrochemical, or sulfuric acid manufacturing.

• Minimum 5–10 years in a senior operations leadership role.

• Proven experience in commissioning and startup of sulfuric acid or similar process plants.

• Experience with DCDA (Double Contact Double Absorption) sulfuric acid technology preferred.

1. Project Commissioning & Startup

• Lead operational readiness activities for the new sulfuric acid plant.

• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies, and commissioning planning.

• Develop startup procedures, operating manuals, and SOPs.

• Coordinate with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors, licensors, and equipment suppliers.

• Manage plant performance testing and acceptance trials.

• Ensure smooth transition from commissioning to commercial operation.

2. Production Operations

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to achieve production targets.

• Ensure optimal operation of sulfur melting, sulfur burning, converter, absorption, acid cooling, and storage systems.

• Monitor process parameters and plant efficiency.

• Implement production planning and scheduling.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce operating costs.

3. Process Safety & HSE

• Establish and enforce process safety management systems.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

• Develop emergency response and crisis management plans.

• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.

4. Maintenance & Reliability

• Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure high equipment reliability.

• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Monitor critical equipment including:

• Sulfur burners

• Converters

• Absorption towers

• Acid pumps

• Blowers and compressors

• Instrumentation and control systems

• Minimize downtime and optimize asset performance.

5. Quality Management

• Ensure sulfuric acid product meets customer and regulatory specifications.

• Implement quality control and quality assurance procedures.

• Monitor laboratory testing and process quality indicators.

6. Environmental Compliance

• Ensure compliance with emission standards for SO₂, SO₃, and acid mist.

• Manage environmental monitoring programs.

• Coordinate regulatory inspections and reporting requirements.

• Drive sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.

7. Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, and develop operations personnel.

• Establish shift structures and workforce planning.

• Set performance objectives and conduct evaluations.

• Build a high-performance operational culture.

8. Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage operational budgets.

• Monitor production costs, utility consumption, and raw material usage.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

• Support annual business planning and forecasting.

• Provident fund,Mobile bill
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Festival Bonus: 2

As per company policy.