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Sunil Pandey

India

India | 🎓 B.E. Chemical Engineering | 🏭 Cement Industry Expert | ♻️ Sustainability & CCUS Advocate

Professional Summary:
Experienced Chemical Engineer with over 17.5 years in the cement manufacturing industry, specializing in process optimization, production management, and technical leadership. Currently serving as Deputy General Manager - Technical at Heidelberg Materials India, driving innovations in sustainable cement manufacturing, including CCUS, blended cement, and alternative fuels. Past leadership roles include Head of Production at Vicat India and strategic positions in Lafarge Holcim (Adani Cement).

Core Competencies:

Pyroprocessing & Kiln Operations

Process Optimization & Troubleshooting

Quality Assurance & Control

Energy Efficiency & Cost Reduction

Sustainability Reporting (GRI, TCFD, CDP, DJSI)

Project Feasibility & Technical Due Diligence

Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

Key Projects:

Technical lead for the launch of MasonRay masonry cement

Reviewer for Greenfield Integrated Cement Plant Feasibility Study (3 MTPA Cement)

Participant in Heidelberg’s Brevik CCS Project, Norway

Industry Engagements:

Exploring online expert networks like GLG, Atheneum, and Guidepoint

Passionate about gender diversity in operational roles

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With over 17.5 years of progressive experience in the cement manufacturing industry, I have developed deep expertise in process optimization, technical leadership, and sustainable operations. My career spans across leading organizations like Heidelberg Materials, Vicat India, and LafargeHolcim (Adani Cement), where I’ve held critical roles such as Deputy General Manager - Technical, Chief Manager - Production, and Process Support Head.

Key skills and training that demonstrate my capabilities include:

Process Engineering & Optimization: I’ve led process audits, capacity enhancement studies, and troubleshooting efforts across kiln, raw mill, and cement mill operations, driving significant improvements in thermal and electrical efficiency.

Project Execution & Technical Leadership: Successfully managed process commissioning and performance guarantee tests for major projects, including WHRS and AFR co-processing systems.

Quality & Sustainability: Experienced in implementing quality management systems (ISO 9001) and sustainability frameworks like GRI, CDP, and TCFD. I’ve worked on blended cement strategy, AFR substitution, and was part of Heidelberg’s Brevik CCS site visit, exploring carbon capture feasibility.

Training & Certifications: Regular participant in industry training programs, including pyroprocess workshops, advanced process control, and sustainability reporting. I’ve also conducted in-house training on kiln operation, energy benchmarking, and SPC tools.

Team Management & Cross-functional Collaboration: Known for building strong coordination between production, quality, and maintenance teams to meet plant performance targets with a safety-first approach.

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