Lead Ladle Refining Furnace

1 week ago


Al Qaţīf, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Maximus Gulf Recruitment Full time

We are looking for a talented and skilled Lead Ladle Refining Furnace Operator to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You are responsible to perform day to day activities related to ladle refining furnace (LRF) operation including preparation, maintaining safe working environment and reporting unsafe conditions. Perform related activities for process improvement as directed by immediate superior.

Duties may include but will not be limited to:

  1. Carry-out pre-operation inspection / check list, equipment trials and report any abnormalities noticed to immediate superior.
  2. Preparation and readiness of LF, equipment and auxiliary units for operation, including process parameter loading.
  3. Performing all activities related to heat process: ladle receiving, purging activity, heating, alloy additions, trimming, slag control, sampling / temp activity and heat lifting for caster as per the process flow chart / process standard.
  4. Ensure 100% compliance for lifting chemistry, lifting temperature and super heat. Any deviation must be reported to immediate superior immediately.
  5. Coordinate with Refractory SIC for ladle rotation plan & ladle bay for tapping ladle condition, purging plug and ladle lip condition.
  6. Coordinate with EAF / LF supervisor & hot metal crane operator for tapped ladle transfer & electrode activity.
  7. Coordinate with CCM supervisor & hot metal crane operator for heat lifting to caster.
  8. Coordinate with heavy vehicle operator for slag removal from dumping area & additive operator for Ferro alloys & fluxes feeding.
  9. Log all information in Level 2 system related to heat report, deviations, delays, electrode changing / adjustment activities and ladle details like re-ladle & purging status reports.
  10. Perform inspection activities like ladle shell & slag zone bricks, lip jam condition, LF roof & delta for water leaks & metal jam.
  11. Electrode changing, adjustment & preparation and seeking assistance from EAF / LF supervisor.
  12. Carry-out housekeeping related activities to keep work area safe from incidents, hazards, risks and environmentally friendly.
  13. Air blowing on the holder, working floor cleaning, roof jam & inspection door cleaning and assisting LF operator in ladle car, track and trench cleaning.
  14. During breakdowns, shut downs and major stoppages, provide support to maintenance departments & carry-out activities like equipment cleaning / maintaining and painting.
  15. Handle all emergency and abnormal situations as per SOP's guidelines and superior's instructions.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a Diploma in Metallurgy or higher.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Steel Melting Plant as a Ladle Refining Furnace Operator or 3 years as Lead Ladle Refining Furnace Operator.

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