Deputy Manager– Blast Furnace Operations Job in Chandrapur at Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd

Key Responsibilities:

Blast Furnace Operations:

• Manage day-to-day blast furnace operations during assigned shifts. 
• Ensure achievement of hot metal production targets with stable furnace conditions. 
• Monitor and control charging practice, blast parameters, tuyere performance, and tapping operations. 
• Identify and respond to abnormal furnace conditions to minimize production losses.

Process Monitoring & Control:

• Monitor key operational parameters such as top pressure, pressure drop, gas utilization, HM and slag chemistry. 
• Assist in optimization of coke rate, PCI rate, and fuel efficiency. 
• Analyze operational data and recommend corrective actions to improve furnace stability.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE):

• Ensure strict adherence to safety SOPs, work permits, and statutory requirements. 
• Conduct toolbox talks, shift safety meetings, and hazard identification.
• Support incident investigation and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Maintenance & Refractory Coordination:

• Coordinate with maintenance teams for routine inspections and minor shutdown activities. 
• Monitor refractory condition of hearth, bosh, stack, runners, and troughs. 
• Support refractory repair activities such as gunning, shotcreting, and runner maintenance.

Quality & Cost Control:

• Ensure hot metal chemistry meets steelmaking requirements. 
• Control slag basicity, volume, and tapping temperature. 
• Assist in reducing operational losses, fuel consumption, and refractory wear.

People & Shift Management:

• Supervise shift engineers, foremen, and operators. Ensure proper manpower deployment and shift discipline. 
• Support training and skill development of operating personnel.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and review daily shift reports and operational logs. 
• Track KPIs related to productivity, fuel rate, and safety. 
• Support audits, management reviews, and consultant interactions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Hot metal production per shift 
• Furnace stability and availability 
• Coke rate / PCI rate adherence 
• Safety compliance and incident-free shifts 
• Hot metal and slag quality consistency

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech/Diplomo/BSC– Metallurgical / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering/Chemistry 
• Diploma with extensive BF operational experience may be considered (as per company policy) 

Experience Requirement:

• 8–12 years of experience in blast furnace operations
• Experience in shift or field operations preferred 
• Exposure to medium to large blast furnaces desirable

Technical Skills (Must Have):

• Blast furnace process knowledge 
• PCI operation and control 
• Hot metal and slag chemistry understanding 
• Knowledge of refractory and runner maintenance 
• Safety procedures and permit systems

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong shift leadership and coordination skills 
• Problem-solving and analytical ability 
• Good communication and reporting skills 
• Ability to work in rotating shifts and high-pressure environments

Preferred / Added Advantage:

• Experience in blow-in, blow-out, or relining activities 
• Familiarity with Level-1 / Level-2 automation systems 
• Exposure to commissioning or ramp-up of blast furnaces

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.