Engineer / Sr. Engineer – Cast House Job in Chandrapur at Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd

Key Responsibilities

1. Cast House Operations:

• Monitor and control hot metal and slag tapping operations in accordance with the blast furnace tapping schedule.
• Supervise the opening and closing of tapholes, drilling, and plugging activities ensuring minimum delay and safety.
• Coordinate with furnace control room for cast timings and pressure conditions.
• Ensure smooth metal flow to torpedo ladles or mixers with minimal spillage and loss.
• Manage slag granulation or pit casting operations as per process requirements.
• Maintain records of each cast — time, duration, metal/slag output, temperature, and abnormalities.

2. Runner & Refractory Management:

• Inspect and maintain cast house runner systems, troughs, and skimmer arrangements.
• Supervise relining, patching, and dressing of runners and troughs.
• Plan and monitor the performance and life of cast house refractories.
• Coordinate with refractory maintenance for timely repairs and relining.

3. Equipment & Utility Management

• Ensure proper functioning of cast house equipment like mud guns, tap hole drills, metal/slag runners, tilting runners, and granulation systems.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor granulation water flow, pressure, and recovery systems.

4. Safety & Environment:

• Implement and maintain strict safety practices for personnel and equipment in the cast house area.
• Ensure compliance with PPE usage, hot metal handling protocols, and housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to environmental norms related to slag disposal, dust suppression, and water discharge.

5. Process Optimization:

• Analyze cast performance data and work on improving cast duration, metal yield, and tap-to-tap time.
• Participate in root cause analysis for cast house-related failures or downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce cost.

6. Coordination & Reporting:

• Liaise with Furnace Control Room, Steel Melting Shop (SMS), and Maintenance teams for synchronized operations.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports on cast performance and refractory life.
• Support audits, inspections, and management reviews as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgical / Mechanical / Production Engineering.
• Experience:
• Engineer: 3–6 years of experience in cast house operations of a large / medium blast furnace (≥0.5 MTPA).
• Sr. Engineer: 6–10 years of relevant experience in cast house operation and supervision.
• Industry: Integrated Steel Plant or Iron Making Unit.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of blast furnace and cast house process flow.
• Familiar with taphole clay management, refractory systems, metal/slag separation, and granulation systems.
• Strong understanding of safety standards in hot metal handling.
• Hands-on experience with cast scheduling, runner management, and equipment maintenance coordination.
• Analytical mindset for process improvement and root cause analysis.
• Good communication and leadership skills for managing operators and helpers.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, SAP (optional), and plant data logging systems.

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.