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Heavy Water Board, MUMBAI
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Responsibilities and Authorities
Chairman & Chief Executive
Head of the unit and overall responsible for the following activities:
  • To ensure smooth and efficient operations of all Heavy Water Plants and various projects undertaken by HWB.
  • To oversee the Planning & Execution of various Project Schemes, R & D activities and other technical/ collaboration matters of the unit and conduct meetings to review the same.
  • To consider and recommend for Government approval the Five Year Plan, Annual Plans and independent projects / schemes of the Unit, keeping in view the general / specific guidelines of the Government / Planning Commission in this regard.
  • To consider and recommend for Government approval the Annual Budget estimates and revised estimates of the Unit.
  • To approve the major proposals for award of contracts, purchase of equipment / machinery / material / supplies and consultancies.
  • To approve proposals for pricing of Heavy Water and other products / services offered by the Unit.
  • To recommend / approve the proposals for recruitment / promotions of Scientific & Administrative staff.
  • To Implement DAE Programs
  • To conduct Board meetings and HCC meetings
  • To make all employees Innovative
  • To encourage research initiatives in all units of HWB
  • To approve the supply of Heavy Water to NPCIL and other organizations in India & abroad
Director (R&D / New Activities)
  • Development of energy efficient and eco friendly technologies for other isotope separation and for aiding heavy water production program in HWPs and promoting exploitation of spin-off technologies in Indian chemical process industry.
  • Providing co-ordination to R&D projects in the areas of extractants / solvents (if required solvent extraction processes) used in the front end and back end of nuclear fuel cycle and converting the Lab/Bench Scale synthesis in to industrial scale technologies for meeting DAE/non DAE requirements.
  • Identification of areas of sponsored/collaborative R&D projects and also providing coordinator ship with responsibilities to shape/monitor inter disciplinary activities related to HWPs/HWB within DAE Units and outside agencies.
  • Development of R&D facilities.
Director (Technical)
  • Overall In-charge of all Engineering activities at HWB
  • Monitoring and controlling of all the Projects being handled by HWB
  • Monitoring and controlling all Energy Management and Conservation schemes at various HWPs
  • Commissioning and operation of TDP at Trombay.
  • Production of all material at HWP(Talcher) such as Boron, Solvents etc.
  • Commissioning of HEWAC facility at HWP(K) and further related projects
  • Contracts and Material Management for the plants.
  • Development of Standard Material Specifications.
  • Headquarter/Strategic Planning & diversification.
  • Export of Heavy Water.
  • Alternative use of Heavy Water.
Director (Operation)
  • Safe & Efficient operation of all Heavy Water Plants in operation.
  • Performance Evaluation & review of plants.
  • Execution of required Capital Projects / Schemes at HWP Sites.
  • Monitoring and control of Production Cost.
  • In-service Inspection and Maintenance & Outage management pertaining to HWPs.
  • Indigenisation & development of alternative sources for spares, equipment and special material.
  • Quality Management with respect to Operation.
  • Monitoring statutory requirements
  • Review of Budget Estimates of HWPs
  • Determining the future needs with respect to heavy water plants
Executive Director (Projects)
  • Monitoring & Expediting progress of all the projects.
  • Ensure timely execution of projects without cost/time over-run.
Executive Director(Research, Process & Technology Development)
  • Of energy efficient and eco-friendly technologies for separation of Hydrogen isotopes and other isotopes besides promoting exploration of spin-off technologies for the benefit of Chemical Process Industries & Power Stations.
  • Identification of areas of sponsored / collaborative R&D projects and also providing coordinatorship with responsibilities to shape / monitor interdisciplinary activities related to HWB/HWPs within DAE units and outside agencies.
  • Identification of other opportunities including alternate use of Heavy Water and sabbatical arrangements for advanced research / development.
  • Development of R&D facilities / I.T. Applications in processes/plants, process auditing, process integrated energy audit of site / off-site facilities etc.
Project Director (Rare Metal Recovery)
  • Engineering and Coordination for Industry Scale Rare Metal Recovery Plants.
  • Development of Process Package for Industry Scale RMR Plants.
  • Preparation of Project Reports for the same.
  • Coordination for Statutory Clearance for RMR Plants.
  • Detailed Engineering & Execution of RMR projects.
  • Appointing outside agencies for RMR plant project execution.
Associate Director (Operation)
  • Assist DIR(O) for Safe and efficient operation of Heavy Water Plants(Baroda / Kota/ Thal / Hazira & Tuticorin).
  • Performance evaluation / review of plants and site execution of required up gradation / modification.
  • Monitoring production cost.
  • Management Representative (MR) for ISO 9001 Quality management.
Associate Director (Engineering)
  • Activities related to Engineering.
  • Plant Life Extension, Quality Surveillance and In-service Inspections.
Head (HRD)
  • Overall in charge of the Human Resources Development section.
  • Identifying training needs in consultation with Heavy Water Plants.
  • Coordination / arrangement for external & in house training programs.
  • Implementation of Authorizations scheme and Qualification Incentive Scheme in HWPs.
Associate Director(Safety, Safety Engineering & Public Awareness)
  • Safety & Environment assurance in operation.
  • Hazard operability studies.
  • Safety audit, quantitative risk assessment.
  • Review / follow up of safety & environment reports / safety related deficiencies and safety related security aspects with plant.
  • Coordination with AERB / other statutory organization.
General Manager (Operation)
  • Coordinate the activities of Central Modification Committee (CMC)
  • Coordinate the activities of Operation Review Committee (ORC)
  • Review various specific plant related problems / process Upgradation.
Chief Engineer (Electronics & Instrumentation)
  • To plan, specify and procure instrumentation & control equipment / systems for various HWP Sites as well as various office automation products for HWB & HWPs.
  • To co-ordinate between HWB/HWPs and various units / committees of DAE for matters related to Physical Protection Systems & Gadgetry at various HWPs.
Officer on Special Duty (Information Technology & Long Term Planning)
  • To plan, procure, install, commission and maintain various computer & communication facilities at HWB (C.O) and various intra/inter site communication systems.
  • Development of application software required by various users of HWB & HWPs either using in-house resources or through a third party.
  • Maintenance and management of IT security at C.O and advice various HWPs for the same.
  • Co-ordination with various agencies for of HWB's hosting website and related email accounts.
Chief Engineer(Cryo Processes and Technologies)
  • Meeting the requirements on process development on various selected areas according to the requirements.
  • Analysis of the existing knowledge base on the selected job.
  • Selection of the processes/techniques and selection of sub sections.
  • Integrated process development with inputs from various other sections.
Chief Engineer (Electrical)
  • He is overall In-charge of Electrical Engineering Section.
  • Provide support services within section, operation group and HWP sites as per requirement.
  • Issuing the work order to contractor for electrical installations in HWB either through DCS & EM group or through Central Office.
  • Procurement of electrical items as and when required.
Chief Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Review Mechanical Engineering Designs and development activities.
  • Interact with peer groups & sections of HWB/ Heavy Water Plant sites, other DAE Units.
  • Interact with external consultants, suppliers, fabricators, inspection agency and vendors.
Head (Process Chemistry & Quality Control)
  • Review weekly analysis reports from Lab.
  • Solving Process Chemistry related problems in plants
  • Coordination with plants w.r.t. purchase of new laboratory equipment
  • Arrangements for supply of heavy water & deuterium standards to plant
  • Finalization of technical specification of chemicals for plant
Engineering Manager(Solvent Extraction - TDP)
  • Engineering of Technology Development Plant (TDP) at Trombay.
  • Fine tuning of the technology.
  • Development of Process, Material & Equipment w.r.t. TDP.
Officer on special Duty (Project Coordination - TDP)
  • Execution of TDP project at Trombay.
  • Project Coordination/ Implementation & Engineering.
  • Review the progress of TDP project.
Dy.General Manager(Safety, Health & Environment)
  • Review & monitor SHE performance of Heavy Water Plants.
  • Review & monitor emergency preparedness of Heavy Water Plants.
  • Liaison with statutory and regulatory agencies.
  • Review of various documents as a ember of SCHWOP.
Additional Chief Engineer (Quality Assurance/ Quality Surveillance/ In-Service Inspection)
  • Quality Assurance & Surveillance for Equipments, Machineries and Piping required for HWPs.
  • Review & Monitoring of In Service Inspection activities at HWPs.
  • Coordination for ISI audits and followup.
  • Development of Non Destructive Testing Manpower to carryout the In-Service Inspection jobs at HWPs.
  • Procurement and inspection of various items inclusive of Non Destructive Testing equipments for HWPs.
  • Release of inspected and accepted items.
Additional Chief Engineer (Process Engineering)
  • Augmentation of Process Engineering & Design Capabilities at HWB.
  • Process Simulation & Modeling.
  • Project Coordination for UNCF at Tarapur & Kalpakkam.
Additional Chief Engineer (Mechanical)
  • Mechanical Engineering Requirements for Project Schemes.
  • Mechanical Engineering Requirements for Plant Sites.
Additional Chief Engineer (Civill)
  • Civil Engineering related activities ate HWB(CO).
  • Offer advise to HWP sites on civil engineering related issues.
Manager (Maintenance & Outage Management)
  • Review Maintenance & Outage Management performance of Heavy Water Plants.
  • Compilation of stores & inventory status and follow-up with sites.
Manager(Operation & MIS)
  • Data Analysis of all operating plants.
  • Preparation of plant reports for ORC
  • Matters related to Heavy Water Board
  • Heavy Water movement & stock management / accounting
  • Coordination for DAE proposals & Parliamentary questions
  • Data Analysis for Best Plant performance, PLI, BPPA, PRIS
  • Auditing of CRs
  • Coordinating for Heavy Water Export
  • Development of MIS & Demand Supply scenario.
Manager(TD)
  • Implementation of Elemental Boron & Boric Acid Drying units at HWP(M)
  • Implementation of KBF4 unit at HWP(Talcher).
  • Any other projects assigned by AD(RP&TD).
Manager(HR-R)
  • Designing in-house Annual Training Calendar & conduct training programs.
  • Implementation & Monitoring of AERB Authorisation scheme.
  • Implementation & Monitoring of DAE Qualification Incentive scheme.
  • Compilation & analysis of training feedback.
  • Designing & conduction induction training programs for new recruits.
Manager(HR-J)
  • Development and implementation of HR Process.
  • Planning, monitoring, budgeting & analysing HR Activities.
  • Development of HR Inventory & Information support for Apex Committee.
  • Coordination with Training Schools / Agencies.
  • Facilitating recruitment & performance management process.
  • Development of learning resources & training infrastructure.
Manager (EMC)
  • Planning, Co-ordination and monitoring of all activities carried out by Energy Management & Conservation Cell for Heavy Water Plants as well as for external agencies.
Internal Financial Adviser
  • Formulation and submission of Budget proposals.
  • Monitoring of expenditure and submission of Appropriation Account.
  • Scrutiny of files involving financial aspects.
  • Assisting and advising Chief Executive in all financial matters.
  • Monitoring of Audit Para.
Chief Administrative Officer
  • Processing policy matters in subjects of Administration and liaise with HWPs/DAE /other State/Central Government including statutory authorities as required.
  • To deal with the matters related to legal, statutory and regulatory arising at HWB (CO)/HWPs and also to ensure compliance of the above as applicable.
  • To ensure the management of effective communication within and between various levels and functionaries.
  • He is also working in the capacity of Staff Grievance Officer, Liaison Officer for SC/ST, Vigilance Officer, Appointing /Disciplinary Authority for Group C posts in HWB & Appellate Authority in respect of Group D posts in HWB.
Deputy Controller of Accounts
  • Assisting in preparation of Budget Estimates and monitoring expenditure with reference to Budget Estimates.
  • Assisting and sorting out all financial matters.
  • Giving concurrence to financial proposals.
  • Managing and guiding Accounts personnel.
  • Making payments of bills.
Administrative Officer
  • In-charge of Administration Sections, which includes activities like Recruitment, Personnel, Administration, Industrial Relations, Welfare and Transport.
  • Sending regular returns to DAE on administrative matters.
  • Co-ordination with Government and statutory authorities.
  • Providing advice to the competent authorities in Administrative matters.
  • Procurement of stationery, Uniform, office equipment, transport, communication facilities, etc.
  • Functions as Head of the Office.
Deputy Director (OL)
  • Overall supervision of the work relating to Hindi Translation and Official Language.
  • Implementation of Official Language orders in HWB.
  • To act as the Member-Secretary of the Official Language Implementation Committee of HWB.
  • Implementation of the decisions of the Departmental Official Language Implementation Committee.
  • To nominate officials of HWB for training under Hindi Teaching Scheme.
  • To see that the instructions of the Official Language Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs are followed properly.
  • To send returns etc. relating to Progressive use of Hindi to the Department of Atomic Energy.
Pay & Accounts Officer
  • Authorizing payments including salary disbursement.
  • Co-ordination of budgeting and procurement.
  • Implementing and maintaining all Management System for his Section.
  • Guiding competent authority in financial matters.
  • Scrutiny, Pre-Audit , Review of recommendation of indents and work orders.
  • Sale of tenders, Opening of tenders, Negotiations etc.
  • Scrutinizing the purchase proposals and passing of purchase bills.
Assistant Personnel Officer
  • He / She is responsible for smooth functioning of the respective section (e.g. Recruitment, Establishment, Industrial Relations, General, etc.) assigned to him / her.
Assistant Accounts Officer
  • He / She is responsible for smooth functioning of the respective section (e.g. Budget, Establishment, Finance, etc.) assigned to him / her.
Assistant Security Officer
  • Overall in-charge of Security and Transport sections.
  • Deployment of Government vehicles.
  • Issue of passes for contract personnel.
  • Liaison with Police & Other agencies concerned with Security.
 
 
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