Lead Ladle Refining Furnace Operator

2 weeks ago


Al Qaţīf, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia beBee Careers Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Ladle Refining Furnace Operator to join our team in Kuwait. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing day-to-day activities related to ladle refining furnace (LRF) operation, including preparation, maintaining a safe working environment, and reporting unsafe conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metallurgy and at least 8 years of experience in a Steel Melting Plant Ladle Refining Furnace Operator role or 3 years as a Lead Ladle Refining Furnace Operator.

Responsibilities:
  1. Carry out pre-operation inspection/checklist, equipment trials, and report any abnormalities noticed to the 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 the 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 and 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, shutdowns, 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.


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