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Scope of the call

We are looking for a consultant in the DRI -> Sponge Iron -> TMT bars space. The ideal candidate would know this industry very well across the entire value chain on Sponge iron, Induction Refining, Continuous casting and rolling mills making end products like TMT bars, Angle bars, channels etc. Below some thoughts on someone withe expertise in below areas. Ex or current executives from major DRI/ Sponge Iron/TMT companies. 1. Technical Expertise: Sponge Iron (DRI) Production: Knowledge of coal-based vs. gas-based DRI processes. Understanding of raw material (iron ore, coal, gas) quality requirements. Familiarity with rotary kiln & tunnel kiln technologies. Downstream Rolling & TMT Production: Understanding of rolling mill operations (wire rods, TMT bars, etc.). Knowledge of Thermo-Mechanical Treatment (TMT) processes. Experience with induction furnaces, electric arc furnaces (EAF), and continuous casting (CCM). 2. Industry Experience in India: Hands-on experience with Indian sponge iron plants (e.g., Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka clusters). Knowledge of coal linkages, captive power plants, and scrap recycling dynamics. Familiarity with key players (JSPL, Tata Steel, JSW, Vedanta, etc.) and mid-sized DRI players. 3. Market & Supply Chain Insight: Understanding of demand-supply trends for sponge iron & TMT bars. Awareness of export-import dynamics. Ability to analyze raw material price fluctuations (iron ore, coal, scrap). 4. Operational & Financial Efficiency: Experience in cost optimization (coal consumption, power costs, yield improvement). Knowledge of CAPEX vs. OPEX trade-offs in DRI & rolling mills. Ability to advise on technology upgrades (coal gasification, waste heat recovery, etc.).

A leading mining consulting company

Expected date of call: 27/06/2025 or 28/06/2025

Minimum experience Needed: 13 Year(s)

BROAD CATEGORY

Manufacturing/Operations

Sub CATEGORY

Manufacturing/Operations head

INDUSTRY

Industrial metals (iron and steel, aluminium)

Domain Expertise Needed

DRI -> Sponge Iron -> TMT barsIron

Required experience in organisation like

Tata Steel

Have worked in roles like

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