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Updated 20 Jan 2024

Hindustan Zinc Head of Department Mechanical Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Some basic information type questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Engineering & field related quize
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Problem related quize

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic performance quiz

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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DM water parameter . Cold startup Coal analysis.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Hindalco Industries Assistant Manager interview:
  • Boiler Operations
  • Turbine operation
  • Electrical protection
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Will be as per details mentioned in your resume.

I appeared for an interview in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce yourself.
  • Ans. 

    Experienced retail professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for customer service.

    • Over 5 years of retail management experience

    • Proven track record of increasing sales and improving customer satisfaction

    • Strong leadership and team-building skills

    • Passionate about providing excellent customer service

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How is alumina obtained from bauxite?
  • Ans. 

    Alumina is obtained from bauxite through the Bayer process.

    • Bauxite is crushed and mixed with sodium hydroxide to form a slurry.

    • The slurry is heated and pressurized in a digester to dissolve the alumina content.

    • The resulting solution is cooled and filtered to remove impurities.

    • The purified solution is then heated to precipitate the alumina as a white powder.

    • The alumina powder is washed, dried, and calcined to produce pu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Reaction for Al extraction from alumina.
  • Ans. 

    The reaction for Al extraction from alumina involves the reduction of alumina using carbon or electrolysis.

    • Alumina (Al2O3) is first converted into aluminum chloride (AlCl3) by reacting with hydrochloric acid.

    • The aluminum chloride is then reduced to aluminum metal by either carbon reduction or electrolysis.

    • In carbon reduction, carbon (usually in the form of coke) is heated with the aluminum chloride to produce aluminum ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Stainless steel production.
  • Q5. Types of cast iron.
  • Ans. 

    There are four main types of cast iron: gray iron, white iron, ductile iron, and malleable iron.

    • Gray iron is the most common type and has excellent castability and good machinability.

    • White iron is very hard and brittle, often used for wear-resistant applications.

    • Ductile iron has high strength and ductility, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

    • Malleable iron is heat-treated to improve its strength and du

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Location constraints and little info about family.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Basic Aptitude and Verbal Test - Easy Questions
Tips: Improve Speed and Accuracy
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 35

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Two sects formed; one supporting the argument and other opposing it. Wage gap, Indian Mine Law, social pressure, patriarchal mentality and crime against women were discussed.
Tips: Communication skills are more important than content. Show confidence and speak fluently. Factual and grammatical errors can be ignored.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: They were chilled out and were giving time to speak. Little hints were also being given.
Tips: Be thorough with basics and don't give nonsensical answers if you don't know.

Skills: Technical Knowledge(ML
College Name: NIT Raipur

I applied via ABG internal recruitment system and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Power Plant Operation Basics. Heat Rate and Boiler Efficiency Optimization Projects. APC reduction projects. Workplace safety. Previous projects that I worked on.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work at your current location to understand the documentation so that you know what is required for plant optimization. If you can handle some individual projects, it's an additional benefit to brag.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction & JD related queries & questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Avoid joining, as you may experience harassment. If physical harassment is not feasible, they will resort to mental harassment. Women employees, in particular, are not safe in this environment. There are no facilities for female employees, and the condition of the working women's hostel is deplorable.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Protections and Interlock, Light Up procedures
Round 3 - Plant Head 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interaction, Asking about previous plants
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiations
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Past company details
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Furnace maintenance
  • Q2. Hydraulic and pneumatic system
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. PLC, HMI, sensor
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Motor, protection, relay
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the name of furnace?
  • Ans. 

    The name of the furnace is typically based on its function or design, such as blast furnace, muffle furnace, or electric furnace.

    • Furnaces can be named based on their heating method, such as electric, gas, or oil furnace

    • Some furnaces are named after their specific function, like blast furnace used in metal smelting

    • Others may be named after their design, such as muffle furnace used for controlled heating

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Flux percentage??
Round 2 - Assignment 

What are the daily work and what is the reporting procedure?

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is expected salary
  • Q2. How much man power you control in daily shift
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic mathematics and english

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself and salary
Round 4 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is hyper seever
  • Ans. 

    Hyper Server is a high-performance server software that enables efficient data processing and communication.

    • Hyper Server is designed to handle large volumes of data and perform complex computations.

    • It provides fast and reliable communication between clients and servers.

    • Hyper Server is commonly used in industries such as finance, telecommunications, and scientific research.

    • Examples of Hyper Server implementations includ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Network-load-balancing
  • Q3. Firewall configurations
  • Q4. Active Directory Administration
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations and notice period

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

No. Of question were more.. Need to speed up calculations when attempting

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Topic was easy which was common to all

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Also question were from IC Engine about petrol engine and diesel engine
  • Q2. Question were from RAC, thermo dynamics
  • Q3. Wet and dry bulb temperature asked
  • Q4. Limitations of laws of thermodynamic
  • Ans. 

    Limitations of laws of thermodynamics

    • The laws of thermodynamics are based on idealized systems and may not fully apply to real-world situations

    • They do not account for quantum effects at very small scales

    • The laws assume equilibrium conditions, which may not always be the case in practical scenarios

    • They do not consider the effects of external factors such as friction, air resistance, or electrical resistance

    • The laws do n...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. About centrifugal pumps

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to be precise with your answer. Don't try to elaborate too much if not asked by interviwer

Hindustan Zinc Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Hindustan Zinc Head of Department Mechanical interview?
Hindustan Zinc interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Hindustan Zinc interview process are Aptitude Test, Technical and Group Discussion.
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