Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager – Operation (LRF / VD) Job in Chandrapur at Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd

Key Responsibilities

1. Process & Operation Management:

• Ensure smooth and safe operation of LRF and VD units for secondary refining of molten steel.
• Control temperature, alloy additions, slag composition, and stirring parameters to meet chemistry and inclusion requirements.
• Monitor argon purging, vacuum cycle parameters, and degassing duration as per grade specifications.
• Plan and coordinate ladle movement between EAF → LRF → VD → Caster, ensuring minimum heat loss and delay.
• Achieve production targets with optimum power consumption, electrode consumption, and ferro-alloy usage.
• Record and analyze heat-wise operational parameters, power-on time, cycle time, and deviations.

2. Quality & Metallurgical Control:

• Ensure steel chemistry and cleanliness meet grade-specific metallurgical standards.
• Maintain accurate sampling, testing, and correction cycles for alloy additions.
• Liaise with the quality control laboratory for quick test results and corrective action.
• Optimize refining practices for inclusion control, desulphurization, and hydrogen removal.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all LRF/VD operations.

3. Equipment & Utility Coordination:

• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams for equipment health and availability.
• Monitor and maintain key systems like power supply, vacuum pumps, transformers, ladle tilting, roof movement, and alloy feeding.
• Report equipment abnormalities and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Participate in maintenance shutdown planning and feedback for reliability improvement.

4. Safety & Environment

• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, PPE usage, and hot metal handling procedures.
• Conduct pre-job safety checks and implement safe work practices in LRF/VD operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper refractory handling in the working area.
• Comply with environmental norms regarding fume extraction, dust collection, and slag disposal.

5. Process Improvement & Optimization:

• Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) of process delays, power trip events, and heat rejections.
• Implement continuous improvement projects (Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma) for yield, energy, and quality improvement.
• Support automation, process control, and digitization initiatives within the SMS.

6. Coordination & Reporting:

• Coordinate with EAF, Caster, Refractory, and Maintenance teams for smooth process flow.
• Maintain heat logs, shift reports, and daily production summaries.
• Support audits, inspections, and management reviews with accurate documentation.
• Participate in production and quality review meetings and communicate improvement actions.

7. Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supervisors, and operators for LRF/VD operations.
• Ensure adequate shift manning, skill development, and performance monitoring.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to operational excellence standards.
• Conduct training on process parameters, safety, and emergency handling.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Experience:

• Assistant Manager: 6–10 years in secondary metallurgy operations (LRF/VD) in integrated steel plants.
• Deputy Manager: 10–14 years in SMS operations with expertise in LRF and VD process control and team leadership.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of secondary steel refining processes (LRF, VD, VOD).
• Knowledge of steelmaking chemistry, slag-metal reactions, and desulphurization techniques.
• Experience in vacuum pump operation, alloy feeding, electrode control, and ladle management.
• Hands-on experience with automation systems (Level-1 & Level-2) for process monitoring.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.

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.