Electric ARC Furnace - Operator/EAF operator

Key Responsibilities:-

• Operate and monitor the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) during charging, melting, refining and tapping operations.
• Monitor and control furnace parameters such as power input, electrode movement, arc stability, oxygen/carbon injection and furnace temperature.
• Ensure proper scrap/DRI/HBI charging sequence as per required steel grade and heat plan.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate slag formation and slag practice during melting.
• Check and maintain required temperature and chemical composition of molten steel through sampling and process adjustments.
• Coordinate with Ladle Furnace (LF), Continuous Casting (CCM), Raw Material and Quality teams for smooth heat-to-heat operation.
• Ensure proper furnace start-up, shutdown, tapping and charging procedures.
• Monitor electrode consumption, refractory condition, cooling-water systems and other critical furnace parameters.
• Identify abnormal furnace conditions, alarms and process deviations and take corrective action as per SOP.
• Coordinate with Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance teams for breakdowns and equipment-related issues.
• Maintain production records, heat logs, temperature readings, material consumption and other operational reports.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, PPE requirements, safety standards and environmental procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping around the furnace and SMS area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, power consumption, electrode consumption, yield and heat time.