Engineer / Assistant Manager - Operations Refractory

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the quality and chemical composition of all refractory items used in operations.
• Guide and ensure correct lining procedures and drawing patterns are followed by masons, as per specifications received from the client/party.
• Work to increase refractory life by conducting trials with new materials and optimizing usage.
• Identify poor-performing refractory materials and implement corrective action plans to enhance performance and reduce cost.
• Calculate and monitor refractory usage costing in the Steel Melting Shop (SMS).
• Coordinate with the purchase team to ensure material availability on the shop floor to avoid production delays.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards in refractory and ladle areas; lead in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities.
• Regularly inspect EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) lining conditions, and guide the maintenance team for necessary repairs.
• Plan manpower allocation for shifts, conduct training sessions to improve skills and ensure production efficiency.
• Ensure timely availability of ladles and arc furnaces for smooth and uninterrupted production.
• Serve as a backup to Ladle Engineer when required.
• Execute refractory applications such as gunning, shotcreting, PCPF blocks, and bricks.
• Conduct inspection of castable lining, ceramic fibre lining, insulation brick lining, and other refractory-related works.
• Perform thermal scanning and imaging for condition monitoring and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate refractory testing, review test reports, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Review and verify refractory drawings to ensure technical accuracy.
• Liaise with clients and consultants for project execution and technical clarifications.
• Supervise on-ground refractory teams and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Prepare and submit progress reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with Indian and International codes and standards relevant to refractory and insulation works.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Ceramic Engineering (Preferred).
• Candidates from other engineering disciplines may be considered if they possess significant refractory operations experience in steel plants.

Experience:

• 69 years of relevant experience in refractory execution jobs in Operations / Steel Melting Shop.
• Sound knowledge of refractory selection and application in iron zone of large and integrated steel plants is essential.