Job Description

Job Purpose:

To manage and supervise the furnace operations during the assigned shift to ensure smooth and safe steel melting processes, timely production, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Shift Operations:

Monitor furnace operations (e.g., Electric Arc Furnace, Induction Furnace) throughout the shift. Ensure melting schedules and heat cycles are followed as per production plan. Coordinate with production planning, quality, and maintenance departments.

Manpower Management:

Supervise furnace operators, helpers, and maintenance support staff. Allocate tasks and manage shift manpower efficiently. Conduct pre-shift and post-shift briefings.

Process Control & Quality:

Maintain target temperature, tapping time, and alloy composition. Check raw material charging (scrap, sponge iron, ferro alloys). Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Safety & Compliance:

Enforce safety protocols and PPE usage at the furnace area. Take immediate action during emergency situations (spillage, overheat, equipment malfunction). Conduct shift-wise safety checks and report unsafe conditions.

Maintenance Coordination:

Report and coordinate breakdowns or preventive maintenance needs. Maintain logbooks for equipment status and operational issues.

Documentation & Reporting:

Maintain shift-wise production reports, energy consumption, and furnace performance records. Handover shift summary to next shift and department heads.

Key Skills Required:

In-depth knowledge of steel melting furnace operations Shift handling and team leadership Exposure to safety practices in steel industry Basic understanding of metallurgy and melting chemistry Good communication and coordination skills

Educational Qualifications:

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering Furnace operation training or certification is a plus

Experience:

Minimum 4-5 years of experience in furnace operations in a steel plant Experience in handling Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) or Induction Furnace preferred

Work Conditions:

Rotational shifts (Day/Night) Exposure to high temperature, noise, and dust Strict PPE and safety adherence required
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person