Shift Engineer - Refractories

Job Description

Shift Engineer – Refractory SMS

• Position Details
  
  

Particulars

Details

Position Name

Shift Engineer – Refractory SMS

Location

Vijayanagar

Reports To

Section Incharge

• Purpose – Why Does This Role Exist
  
  

To ensure effective monitoring, maintenance and management of refractory systems across SMS operations, including converters, steel ladles, RH vessels, KR ladles, LHF and VLD areas. The role is responsible for ensuring refractory performance, timely maintenance, material availability, equipment readiness and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards to support uninterrupted steel plant operations.

• Organization Chart (Mandatory)
  
  

Attach the Organization Chart as an Annexure.

• Position Reports To: Section Incharge
• Positions Reporting: As applicable
• Key Responsibilities
• Converter Monitoring: Monitor converter refractory condition and performance to ensure operational reliability and identify maintenance requirements.
• Maintenance Planning: Plan and coordinate refractory maintenance activities in consultation with the Operations Department.
• Miscellaneous Activities: Execute and coordinate miscellaneous refractory-related activities across SMS areas.
• Sleeve Changing Activity: Coordinate and carry out sleeve-changing activities as per operational requirements.
• Material Arrangement: Ensure timely arrangement and availability of refractory materials required for maintenance and operational activities.
• Converter Campaign Management: Monitor and coordinate converter campaign activities to ensure optimum refractory life and performance.
• Steel Ladle Maintenance: Coordinate steel ladle lining, ladle pit activities and ladle dismantling in the slag yard in coordination with Operations and Mechanical teams.
• Ladle Preparation – LP Bay: Monitor ladle preparation activities, including slide gate and purging plug maintenance, running ladle observation and necessary corrective maintenance.
• Purging Plug Monitoring: Monitor purging plug performance and ensure timely identification and resolution of operational issues.
• LHF and VLD Activities: Coordinate miscellaneous refractory activities in LHF and VLD areas, including ladle top cover casting and heat shield maintenance across different locations.
• RH Vessel Maintenance: Coordinate RH vessel dismantling and refractory lining activities.
• Running RH Monitoring: Monitor running RH vessels and coordinate necessary refractory maintenance activities.
• KR Ladle Monitoring: Monitor KR ladle condition and performance and coordinate required maintenance activities.
• Impeller Monitoring and Preparation: Monitor running impeller performance and coordinate impeller preparation activities.
• Safety and Housekeeping: Ensure a safe working environment by following safety procedures, maintaining workplace housekeeping and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Educational Background and Work Experience
• Educational Qualification: Diploma in Ceramic Technology.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in refractory operations or maintenance, preferably in a steel plant/SMS environment.
• Competencies Required
• Sound knowledge of refractory materials, properties and applications.
• Knowledge of refractory inspection and material quality assessment.
• Understanding of refractory maintenance practices in SMS operations.
• Ability to monitor refractory performance and identify defects.
• Maintenance planning and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective coordination and communication skills.
• Strong focus on safety and housekeeping.
• Working Relationships – Stakeholders
  
  

Internal Stakeholders

Purpose of Interaction

Operations Department

Coordination of refractory maintenance, converter and ladle-related activities.

Mechanical Maintenance

Coordination of equipment maintenance and refractory-related activities.

Refractory Team

Execution and monitoring of refractory maintenance activities.

Stores / Material Management

Arrangement and availability of refractory materials.

Safety Department

Ensuring safe working practices and compliance with safety standards.

LHF / VLD / RH / KR Teams

Coordination of refractory monitoring, maintenance and operational activities.

Respective Departments: Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Refractory, Stores, Safety and other relevant SMS departments.