Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager – Operation Furnace & Control Room Job in Chandrapur at Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd

Key Responsibilities

1. Furnace Operation & Process Control

• Operate and monitor all Blast Furnace process parameters through PLC/DCS/SCADA systems.
• Ensure stable furnace operation by maintaining:
• Burden descent rate and stock line control.
• Top pressure and blast parameters (temperature, pressure, moisture).
• Gas distribution and top gas efficiency (CO/CO₂ ratio).
• Oxygen enrichment, steam injection, and PCI rate optimization.
• Coordinate charging sequence with Stock House and monitor burden distribution.
• Support in implementing daily production plans and operating instructions issued by the Sr. Manager/Manager.

2. Production & Quality Achievement

• Achieve daily hot metal production and maintain metallurgical balance.
• Monitor and control hot metal temperature and composition (Si, P, S) as per SMS requirements.
• Maintain target coke rate and gas utilization efficiency.
• Ensure optimum use of sinter, pellets, lump ore, and coke as per the burden plan.
• Support in process analysis and suggest improvements for better fuel efficiency and furnace productivity.

3. Control Room Monitoring & Data Management

• Supervise shift-wise control room operations ensuring continuous and smooth data logging.
• Monitor trends, alarms, and deviations in furnace operation and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate real-time with field teams for tuyere, bustle main, and hot blast valve operations.
• Record, verify, and maintain operational data and shift reports.
• Prepare process reports and submit daily summaries to the reporting manager.

4. Trouble Shooting & Emergency Handling:

• Identify and respond to abnormalities such as hanging, slipping, scaffolding, channeling, etc.
• Take immediate action to stabilize furnace conditions under guidance from the shift in-charge / manager.
• Handle disturbances like blast pressure fluctuations, stock charging delays, tuyere failure, or power tripping.
• Ensure safe furnace operation during cast, blow-in, or blow-down conditions.

5. Coordination & Team Support:

• Coordinate with:
• Cast House for cast scheduling and metal tapping sequence.
• Stock House for charging sequence and burden control.
• Blower House / Stove for blast and temperature management.
• PCI & Gas Cleaning Plant for air/gas pressure balance.
• Maintenance (Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation) for planned or breakdown support.
• Support shift engineers and operators by giving clear operating instructions.
• Communicate all operational changes and issues during shift handovers.

6. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

• Strictly adhere to Blast Furnace safety standards during operation and maintenance.
• Ensure proper usage of PPEs and compliance with safety checklists and SOPs.
• Report unsafe acts, near misses, and process abnormalities immediately.
• Participate in safety drills, tool-box talks, and process audits.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in the control room and operating areas.

7. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain shift logbooks, cast logs, and burden records.
• Record key parameters such as:
• Hot blast pressure and temperature.
• Gas flow and composition (CO/CO₂).
• Burden charge sequence and skip performance.
• Hot metal production and cast details.
• Prepare daily and shift-wise reports for furnace performance review.

Qualifications:

• B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Metallurgical / Mechanical / Production / Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
• Sound academic background with strong fundamentals in iron making process, furnace operation, and industrial systems.

Experience:

• Assistant Manager: 4–7 years of hands-on experience in Blast Furnace operation and control room activities.
• Deputy Manager: 7–10 years of experience in furnace operation, control system handling, and process optimization.
• Should have exposure to automation systems (PLC/DCS) and modern Blast Furnace operations (≥0.5 MTPA capacity).
• Preferably from an Integrated Steel Plant / Iron Making Division with experience in continuous process environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of Blast Furnace process principles and operating dynamics.
• Knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA systems (Siemens, ABB, Honeywell, etc.).
• Familiarity with oxygen enrichment, PCI systems, top pressure control, and gas balance.
• Ability to interpret process trends, gas analysis, and furnace pressure- temperature profiles.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, SAP (PM/MM modules), and data logging systems.
• Basic understanding of safety interlocks, refractory health, and stove operation.

From commissioning one of the oldest DRI plants in Maharashtra, to pioneering iron ore production in the state while uplifting the places we operate in. Growth which has become synonymous with our performance.
Growth which reflects in our ambitious plans of becoming a world class steel producer. Growth which is not only for us but for the nation at large.