Sr. Engineer / Engineer – Refractory (Blast Furnace) Job in Chandrapur at Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd

Key Responsibilities

1. Refractory Maintenance & Execution:

• Plan and execute refractory relining, repair, and maintenance jobs for hearth, bosh, stack, tuyeres, and cast house areas.
• Supervise brick lining, ramming, guniting, and patching work during scheduled and emergency maintenance.
• Ensure proper runner relining, trough dressing, and skimmer repairs in coordination with cast house operations.
• Participate in major shutdown and relining activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety norms.
• Monitor refractory baking and drying schedules during furnace startup or relining.

2. Inspection & Monitoring:

• Conduct routine inspections of furnace shell temperatures, refractory conditions, and signs of wear or damage.
• Monitor hearth and wall temperatures through thermocouple data and thermal imaging to detect hot spots.
• Record and analyze refractory wear rates, life, and consumption trends to ensure reliable performance.
• Identify potential failure zones and plan preventive maintenance accordingly.

3. Refractory Material Handling & Quality Control:

• Verify refractory material quality, dimensions, and specifications before installation.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and drying of refractory materials to prevent damage or contamination.
• Coordinate with the quality control and purchase departments for refractory material testing and inspection.
• Track inventory, consumption, and cost of refractory materials and consumables.

4. Coordination & Planning:

• Prepare daily and shutdown refractory job plans, material requirement lists, and manpower schedules.
• Coordinate with Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams to ensure smooth job execution.
• Support vendor and contractor supervision during major maintenance or relining work.
• Ensure timely completion of all refractory activities with minimal production loss.

5. Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Implement strict safety standards during refractory activities, especially in confined and high-temperature zones.
• Ensure compliance with hot work permits, confined space entry procedures, and PPE usage.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards during and after refractory jobs.
• Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and 5S implementation within the refractory section.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed refractory history cards, inspection logs, and job completion reports.
• Record and report refractory life performance and consumption data on a daily and monthly basis.
• Prepare root cause analysis reports for premature refractory failures and recommend improvement actions.
• Support audits, performance reviews, and management reporting related to refractory operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

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

Experience:

• Engineer: 2–5 years of experience in Blast Furnace refractory maintenance in an integrated steel plant.
• Sr. Engineer: 5–8 years of hands-on experience in Blast Furnace refractory repair, installation, and performance monitoring.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Blast Furnace refractory design (hearth, bosh, stack, tuyeres, and cast house).
• Familiar with refractory materials such as carbon blocks, alumina, silica, and high-alumina castables.
• Experience in refractory repair techniques — guniting, shotcreting, patching, ramming, and dry-out procedures.
• Proficiency in temperature monitoring, lining wear analysis, and refractory life tracking.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage contractors effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on safety and quality.
• Working knowledge of MS Office / SAP (PM, MM modules) preferred.

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