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Job Title: Shift Incharge - Process (Steel Melting Shop) Location: Raigarh, Chhattisgarh Department: Steel Melting Shop (SMS) - Process Experience Level: 10+ years Reports To: Production Manager/ Assistant General Manager-SMS Job Type: Full-time, Shift-based Job Summary: The Shift Incharge - Process in the Steel Melting Shop (SMS) is a critical leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-driven operation of steelmaking processes during their assigned shift. With 10 years of extensive experience, the incumbent will possess deep expertise in EAF/BOF operations, secondary metallurgy (LF, VD), continuous casting (CCM), and related process control. This role demands strong technical acumen, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve production targets, maintain quality standards, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. Key Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Operational Management & Production: Shift Planning & Execution: Develop and implement daily/shift production plans to meet targets for hot metal consumption, liquid steel production, and specific grades. Process Monitoring & Control: Continuously monitor and control various steelmaking processes including EAF/BOF operations, ladle refining (LF/VD), and continuous casting (CCM) parameters. Parameter Optimization: Adjust process parameters (e.g., oxygen blowing, flux additions, power input, casting speed, temperature) to optimize efficiency, yield, and product quality. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Identify and resolve operational issues, equipment malfunctions, and process deviations promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production flow. Raw Material Management: Ensure the correct and timely availability of raw materials (scrap, fluxes, ferroalloys, electrodes, refractories) and manage their consumption efficiently. Resource Allocation: Effectively allocate manpower and equipment within the shift to maximize productivity. 2. Quality Assurance & Control: Product Specification Adherence: Ensure all steel produced meets specified chemical composition, physical properties, and internal/external quality standards. Sampling & Analysis: Oversee and interpret results from chemical analysis (spectrometer, OES) and other quality checks. Initiate corrective actions based on these results. Defect Prevention: Proactively identify potential causes of defects and implement measures to prevent their occurrence. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all process parameters, production data, and quality checks. 3. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE): Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture among the shift team. Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure adherence to all safety procedures and policies. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards in the workplace and implement measures to mitigate risks. Incident Investigation: Investigate all safety incidents, near misses, and accidents during the shift, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Emergency Response: Lead the shift team in emergency situations (e.g., power failures, spills, equipment breakdowns) and ensure effective communication with relevant departments. Environmental Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with environmental regulations, including emission limits, waste management, and energy conservation. 4. Team Leadership & Development: Supervision & Mentoring: Supervise and guide a team of operators, technicians, and other shop floor personnel. Provide on-the-job training and mentorship. Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs. Communication: Maintain effective communication within the shift team and with other departments (Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, etc.) to ensure seamless operations. Discipline: Enforce company policies and procedures, addressing any disciplinary issues as per company guidelines. 5. Maintenance Coordination: Breakdown Reporting: Report equipment breakdowns and malfunctions promptly to the maintenance department. Shutdown Planning: Coordinate with maintenance for planned shutdowns and preventive maintenance activities. Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Participate in RCA for recurring equipment failures and process issues. 6. Continuous Improvement: Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and minimize waste. Data Analysis: Analyse production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Initiative Implementation: Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) within the SMS. Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of hands on experience in steel making operations & mechanical with at least 2-3 years in a Shift Incharge role within a modern steel melting shop. Required Skills & Competencies: 1. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of steelmaking processes, Re-Factory management, slag chemistry, de-oxidation practices an ferro-alloy additions. 2. Leadership & Management: Ability to motivate, train, and manage a diverse workforce. Problem-solving: Excellent problem solving abilities to diagnose and resolve complex operational and metallurgical issues. 3. Safety Consciousness: A strong commitment to safety and a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk mitigation. 4. Adaptability: Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced, and hot industrial environment on a rotational shift basis. 5. Result-oriented: Focused on achieving targets, quality standards, and continuous improvement. . Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month Benefits: Provident Fund Schedule: Rotational shift Work Location: In person
