Engineer / Jr. Engineer – Mill Operation Job in Chandrapur at Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd

Key Responsibilities

1. Mill Operation & Process Control:

• Monitor and control mill operation parameters for stands 1–18 to achieve targeted rolling speeds and product quality.
• Ensure correct roll and guide setup in coordination with roll and guide shops.
• Supervise threading, tailing out, and product transfer between stands to avoid cobbles and delays.
• Maintain rolling sequence, pass schedule, and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with the control room to monitor rolling loads, speeds, and temperature profiles.
• Identify and respond promptly to process abnormalities or mechanical issues.

2. Equipment Monitoring & Maintenance Coordination:

• Inspect mill stands, drives, gearboxes, chocks, bearings, and hydraulic systems,during shifts.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical maintenance teams for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure lubrication systems, cooling water lines, and guide mechanisms are functioning effectively.
• Assist in mill stand change, roll change, and setup activities as per production planning.
• Record and report equipment performance, breakdowns, and corrective actions taken.

3. Production & Quality Assurance:

• Achieve targeted production tonnage with minimal downtime and quality rejections.
• Monitor rolling dimensions, tolerances, and surface quality of billets and intermediate rods.
• Follow instructions from quality control for adjusting rolling parameters to maintain standards.
• Ensure adherence to grade-wise rolling parameters and pass design specifications.
• Participate in trials of new products or pass schedules and document the results.

4. Safety, Housekeeping & Environment

• Enforce strict compliance with plant safety rules and PPE usage during mill operations.
• Conduct pre-start safety checks and ensure safe handling of tools and equipment.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in and around the mill area.
• Support implementation of 5S and TPM practices for mill improvement.
• Report unsafe acts, conditions, and participate in safety audits and training.

5. Coordination & Documentation:

• Liaise with roll shop, guide shop, and workshop teams for roll and guide availability and adjustments.
• Coordinate with the control room, reheating furnace, and finishing sections for uninterrupted operation.
• Maintain shift reports on mill performance, downtime, and production data.
• Assist in root cause analysis for mill-related failures or process deviations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Production Engineering

Experience:

• Jr. Engineer: 1–3 years of experience in rolling mill operations (preferably WRM or bar/rod mill).
• Engineer: 3–6 years of experience in mill operations up to finishing stands in an integrated steel plant (≥0.5 MTPA).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of wire rod mill process flow and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of rolling parameters, speed control, tension control, and threading sequence.
• Familiar with stand setup, roll and guide alignment, and mill instrumentation basics.
• Strong problem-solving and quick decision-making ability during rolling.
• Good communication and coordination skills for shift management.
• Awareness of safety standards, 5S, and TPM systems.
• Basic computer literacy; working knowledge of MS Office and mill data systems (preferred).

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.