Smelter process engineer

Looking for a metallurgy engineer who

Process Optimization:

Material Balance and Control:

Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:

Equipment Knowledge:

Quality Control:

Documentation and Training:

Typical DC Arc Furnace Process Stages: A process engineer for an arc furnace will be familiar with the six stages of the DC electric arc furnace steelmaking process:

1.furnace repair, 4. Oxidation

2.charging, 5. Reduction

3.melting, 6. Tapping

Required Skills and Experience:

• metallurgical processes and smelting environments. Thermodynamics, and chemical reactions that are involved in DC electric arc furnace
• Proficiency in production processes and equipment fault detection. knowledge on equipment, electricals, diodes, hydraulics and cooling circuits
• Collaboration and Innovation: Work collaboratively with other engineers, production teams, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operation, integrate new processes and technologies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

In the context of electric arc furnace (DC-EAF) operations, a smelter process engineer's role is particularly focused on maximizing the furnace's performance, which involves enhancing operational efficiency, minimizing costs, and reducing environmental impact. This includes:

• Scrap Analysis and Optimization: analyze scrap composition, detect impurities, and optimize charging to ensure product quality and efficient processing.
• Electrode Monitoring and Management: Monitoring electrode wear, identifying hotspots with infrared cameras, and implementing predictive maintenance to extend electrode lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.
• Refractory Lining Inspection and Maintenance: Regularly inspecting the refractory lining ,using infrared cameras to detect wear, identify hotspots, and provide warnings of potential breakouts, enabling timely maintenance and enhancing safety.

Energy Optimization: Analyzing and optimizing energy efficiency, including power supply and oxygen supply systems, to reduce energy consumption, shorten smelting cycles, and lower operational costs