Inspect, prepare, and maintain new, circulating, and standby ladles according to SOP requirements, ensuring they are ready and safe for EAF tapping operations.
Perform ladle refractory inspection, repair, and replacement , including refractory linings, nozzles, porous plugs, slide plates, and associated mechanisms.
Remove metal and slag buildup from ladle lips, shells, slide plate bores, nozzles, steel pots, and slag pots using oxygen lances, cleaning tools, and hand tools.
Monitor ladle internal and shell temperatures and perform maintenance of ladle/tundish fluid-control and auto-purging mechanisms to ensure equipment readiness.
Coordinate with production and maintenance teams while strictly following operational, safety, environmental, and quality procedures , including overtime, standby, and call-out duties when required.
Requirements
Inspect, prepare, and maintain new, circulating, and standby ladles according to SOP requirements, ensuring they are ready and safe for EAF tapping operations.
Perform ladle refractory inspection, repair, and replacement , including refractory linings, nozzles, porous plugs, slide plates, and associated mechanisms.
Remove metal and slag buildup from ladle lips, shells, slide plate bores, nozzles, steel pots, and slag pots using oxygen lances, cleaning tools, and hand tools.
Monitor ladle internal and shell temperatures and perform maintenance of ladle/tundish fluid-control and auto-purging mechanisms to ensure equipment readiness.
Coordinate with production and maintenance teams while strictly following operational, safety, environmental, and quality procedures , including overtime, standby, and call-out duties when required.
Requirements
Technical Diploma or Higher Secondary Education from a recognized institution.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Steel Making Plant in the same or similar job profile - mandatory .
Hands‑on knowledge of ladle refractory maintenance, ladle preparation, slide plates, nozzles, porous plugs, purging systems, and refractory replacement/repair .
Good knowledge of Steel Melt Shop (SMS) processes , particularly ladle operations, EAF tapping, tundish systems, and refractory practices.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, SOPs, and technical documents , with basic mathematical and computer skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills , good English communication, and the ability to work under pressure and in environments involving high heat, dust, heights, and gases , while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.