Engineer - Quality Management

Department

Quality Control

Reports To

Manager / Quality Head - Quality Control

Location

Nandyal

Shift

Shift cum General Shift

Job Purpose

To perform chemical analysis of raw materials, fuels, clinker, cement and other process samples using laboratory analytical instruments, ensuring timely and accurate results to support process control and maintain product quality. The Chemist is responsible for laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, quality assurance activities, and compliance with safety and quality management systems while working in both shift and general shift schedules.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• 1. Chemical Analysis
  • Perform routine chemical analysis of limestone, laterite, bauxite, iron ore, raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, gypsum, fly ash, slag, pozzolana, cement, coal, pet coke, AFR, and other raw materials.
  • Carry out analysis using XRF, wet chemistry, titration, gravimetric methods, and instrumental techniques.
  • Prepare fused beads and pressed pellets for XRF analysis.
  • Verify analytical accuracy using certified reference materials (CRMs).
  • Ensure timely reporting of laboratory results.
• 2. Quality Control
  • Monitor chemical parameters including:
  • Lime Saturation Factor (LSF), Silica Modulus (SM), Alumina Modulus (AM)
  • Free Lime, LOI, Insoluble Residue
  • CaO, SiO?, Al?O?, Fe?O?, MgO, SO?, Na?O, K?O, Chloride
  • Compare analytical results with quality control limits.
  • Immediately report abnormal results to Production, CCR and Quality Management.
  • Assist in process adjustments to maintain consistent clinker and cement quality.
• 3. XRF Laboratory Operations
  • Operate and monitor XRF spectrometer.
  • Perform daily calibration and standardization.
  • Prepare calibration samples and conduct drift correction and performance verification.
  • Troubleshoot basic instrument issues.
  • Coordinate with service engineers for preventive maintenance.
• 4. Wet Chemistry
  • Conduct wet chemical analysis as per SOPs.
  • Prepare and standardize laboratory reagents.
  • Perform volumetric and gravimetric analysis.
  • Validate XRF results through wet chemistry when required.
• 5. Sample Preparation
  • Receive and identify production samples.
  • Dry, crush, pulverize, sieve and homogenize samples.
  • Operate sample preparation equipment safely.
  • Prevent sample contamination and mix-up.
• 6. Physical Testing Support
  • Assist in cement physical testing, including:
  • Blaine Fineness, Residue / Sieve Analysis
  • Initial & Final Setting Time, Soundness
  • Mortar Compressive Strength, Standard Consistency, Density (as required)
• 7. Data Management & Documentation
  • Record laboratory data accurately in LIMS, ERP or laboratory registers.
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly laboratory reports.
  • Maintain calibration records, QC charts and analytical logs.
  • Ensure traceability of all laboratory samples and results.
• 8. Instrument Maintenance
  • Perform daily instrument health checks and monitor laboratory equipment performance.
  • Maintain calibration schedules.
  • Coordinate preventive and breakdown maintenance.
  • Ensure availability of laboratory consumables and chemicals.
• 9. Quality Assurance
  • Follow ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
  • Participate in internal quality audits.
  • Maintain laboratory documentation according to QA procedures.
  • Support method validation and uncertainty evaluation.
  • Participate in inter-laboratory comparison and proficiency testing.
• 10. Process Monitoring
  • Monitor raw mix chemistry and kiln feed quality.
  • Support kiln optimization through timely laboratory feedback.

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