HCL Career: Hindustan Copper Limited
HCL Career: All you need to know about Hindustan Copper Limited
Copper has always been the most important element and has been around with us since ancient times. Copper is used in smartphones, keeps air conditioners running, and is even consumed in renewable energy technologies. So when we talk about copper, there will definitely be mention of HCL, a company that is maintaining India’s copper heartbeat. India as a country witnesses a major number of engineering graduates every year. And most of them aspire to work for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) or engineering services which offers them a chance to serve for the nation’s growth. Hindustan Copper Limited [HCL] is one such government enterprise which offers various career opportunities to candidates, especially engineers. The blog, titled as such, will provide an overview of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) and discuss career opportunities in the backbone of India’s copper industry.
Hindustan Copper Limited [HCL] is a Miniratna Category-I, Government of India (GoI) company incorporated on November 9, 1967. It is an enterprise that comes under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines. HCL was established with the objective of taking over all plants, projects, schemes, and studies pertaining to the exploration and exploitation of copper deposits from National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. It is the only company in India engaged in the mining of copper ore, owns all the operating mining leases for copper ore, and is also the only integrated producer of refined copper (a vertically integrated company).
The company provides facilities for the production and marketing of copper concentrate, copper cathodes, continuous-cast copper rod, and by-products such as anode slime (containing gold, silver, etc.), copper sulfate, and sulfuric acid. Presently, the company is focusing on mining and beneficiation operations and is primarily selling copper concentrate as its main product.
HCL’s headquarters is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, and the mines and plants are spread wide across five operating units, one each in the States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, as named below:
- Malanjkhand Copper Project (MCP) at Malanjkhand, Madhya Pradesh
- Khetri Copper Complex (KCC) at Khetri Nagar, Rajasthan
- Indian Copper Complex (ICC) at Ghatsila, Jharkhand
- Taloja Copper Project (TCP) at Taloja, Maharashtra
- Gujarat Copper Project (GCP) at Jhagadia, Gujarat
Key dates to remember:
| November 1967 | Incorporated to take over from National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. |
| March 1972 | M/s Indian Copper Corporation Limited, Private Sector Company, located at Ghatsila, Jharkhand having facilities of Smelter and Refinery was Nationalized and made part of HCL. |
| February 1975 | Fully integrated Copper complex from mining to refining came on stream at Khetri ( capacity 31,000 tonnes of refined copper) |
| November 1982 | The largest hard rock open pit mine in the country came into stream at Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh with capacity 2 million tonnes ore |
| December 1989 | Continuous Cast Wire Rod plant of South Wire Technology of capacity 60,000 MT was commissioned at Taloja in Maharashtra. |
| June 2015 | Secondary Copper Smelter and Refinery Unit at Jhagadia, Gujarat ( 50,000 TPA of Copper Cathodes Conforming to LME-A grade ) was acquired |
Vision:
HCL’s vision is to strive to be a leading metal mining company and maximize total shareholder return through sustainability in finding, developing, and mining copper ore and other geologically associated minerals.
Mission:
- To achieve sustainable growth in business through optimum and efficient use of existing resources and assets.
- To achieve rapid expansion of mining capacity through expansion of existing mines, reopening of closed mines, and green field projects.
- Detailed exploration of existing mines and new mining leases is needed to expand mining capacity.
- To enhance the value of the company by focusing on performance improvement.
- To assimilate state-of-the-art technology in the exploration, mining, and beneficiation of ores for competitive advantage.
- To strive for continuous improvement in productivity and energy to bring them on par with the best internationally.
- To continue innovation through research and development.
Now that we have an overview of what HCL is all about, its vision, and its mission as a government enterprise, we’ll now get a brief overview of various career opportunities at HCL.
Career opportunities at Hindustan Copper Limited
HCL offers various job opportunities in sectors such as mining, engineering, finance, administration, IT, human resources, and more. HCL, as a government enterprise, recruits both fresher and experienced candidates for different roles and responsibilities. There have been various roles and their responsibilities in HCL:
- Engineering roles: With a vision to become a leading mining company, HCL frequently hires engineers in fields like mining, metallurgy, mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. The recruited engineers will be responsible for areas like mine development, ore extraction, plant operations, and equipment maintenance.
- Geologists and Surveyors: Such roles are responsible for exploration, resource estimation, surveying activities, and more.
- Finance and accounts: Candidates with backgrounds in finance and accounts can be held responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Such profiles ensure support for strategic decisions and compliance with financial regulations.
- Company Secretary: The CS will be responsible for ensuring the company complies with legal and regulatory requirements. They manage corporate governance and provide guidance to the board of directors on their responsibilities.
- Human resources: HR roles look after the recruitment process, employee relations, performance management, and training initiatives.
- IT and systems: Opportunities for IT candidates to manage the HCL’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and ERP [enterprise resource planning] systems.
The above-mentioned information provides several roles and responsibilities, which reflect HCL’s wide range of operations and the skills required in a candidate to support such activities.
Eligibility:
HCL plays a significant role in mining, exploration, and surveying activities, so they commonly seek to fill vacancies for engineers, geologists, and metallurgists, as well as professionals in IT, administration, finance, and other related fields.”
- Educational qualification: Engineers typically require a B.E. or B.Tech. in relevant branches. Finance positions usually require a CA, ICWA, or MBA.
- Age limit: The age limit usually ranges from 28 to 30 years for entry-level positions.
- Experience: HCL recruits mid-level and senior positions that require certain experience in the field.
HCL Recruitment Process:
The recruitment process at HCL involves fewer steps, depending on the profile. It can be a written exam, a direct interview, or a technical interview. Let’s understand how one can get recruited at HCL:
- Job Notification: HCL releases job opportunities on the official HCL website. Eligible candidates can submit the online application through the portal.
- Personal interview: HCL commonly recruits candidates through personal interviews based on their eligibility criteria. Recently, HCL released a job notification, and the selection process involves personal interviews to recruit for the post of Deputy General Manager. Learn more about the vacancy. [LINK]
- GATE Score: A good GATE score is one of the gateways to getting recruited in HCL for engineering aspirants. Recently, HCL recruited engineers in various branches based on the GATE score and personal interview. Read about the vacancies and the selection process here. [LINK]
- Written Test: A written test is usually conducted as the first stage for which candidates have to qualify. The last round is document verification. Lately, HCL released the job notification for the appointment of supervisory (E0 grade) posts. The selection process involves a written test and document verification. Read here to learn more about the notification. [LINK]
Benefits:
As stated, HCL is a government enterprise that offers candidates the opportunity to contribute to the nation’s growth. Being a government job, it also provides a handsome salary (depending on the posts) along with various perks and benefits such as housing, medical facilities, retirement benefits, and other allowances. Opportunities for promotions, further education, and training programs. HCL provides an ideal workplace for those looking to build a rewarding career in the copper and mining industry.
Recent jobs by HCL
| Post Name | Start Date | Closing Date | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining Mate | 8th August 2024 | 23rd August 2024 | Link |
| Trade Apprentices | 1st August 2024 | 20th August 2024 | Link |
| Trade Apprentice | 28th June 2024 | 31st July 2024 | Link |
| Supervisory | 1st July 2024 | 21st July 2024 | Link |
| Company Secretary | 15th March 2024 | 1st July | Link |
| Doctors | 5th February 2024 | 4th March 2024 | Link |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee | 29th January 2024 | 26th February 2024 | Link |
FAQs
1. Is Hindustan Copper a government company?
Ans. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is a government company that comes under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines.
2. What is the work of Hindustan Copper Limited?
Ans. HCL specializes in mining, smelting, and refining copper, playing a significant role in India’s copper production and supply chain.
3. What is the basic salary of Hindustan Copper Limited?
Ans. The salary ranges from 40,000 to 240,000 per month, along with other perks and benefits. The salary mentioned entirely depends on the position.
4. What is the qualification for Hindustan Copper Limited?
Ans. A candidate with a B.E. or B.Tech. degree, CA, ICWA, or MBA are educational qualifications that HCL seeks.
Other PSUs
We have earlier talked about other government enterprises and PSUs, providing an overview about them and the career opportunities they have. Find the links of the several other PSUs to know more about them:
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