Steel Plant Operator job description

About the job

We are looking for a steel plant operator to control a stage of steelmaking, such as direct reduction, melting or casting, from the control room and keep the process stable and the crew safe.

Duties and responsibilities

• Monitor the process from the control room on screens and gauges and adjust temperatures, flows and pressures
• Start up and shut down the unit on schedule or in emergencies following approved procedures
• Coordinate with field operators, crane operators and maintenance to keep production moving
• Follow sample analysis results and adjust alloy additions to reach the required steel grade
• Keep the shift log of production, consumption and events and prepare reports
• Direct the shift crew and train new operators in operating procedures
• Apply safety rules for molten metal, gases and heavy equipment

Working conditions

• Round-the-clock rotating shifts
• Hot, noisy surroundings with full protective equipment

Requirements

• A higher diploma in metallurgical, chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering
• 3 to 6 years of experience in steel plant operation

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Distributed control systems (DCS)
• Steelmaking processes
• Process monitoring
• Start-up and shutdown procedures
• Shift logs
• Industrial safety
• Teamwork

Preferred

• Experience with direct reduction, electric arc furnaces or continuous casting
• Ability to read operating procedures and manuals in English