Deputy Manager /Assistant Manager EAF Operation

Sarthee Consultancy; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking an experienced EAF Operations Leader to supervise and optimize melting cycles in a steel plant. You will manage charge mix, controls on power input and slag, while coordinating with maintenance for downtime and overhauls.

The role requires strong leadership, safety discipline, and hands-on experience with EAF-specific parameters to drive efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering required.
• Experience: Assistant Manager 6–10 yrs or Deputy Manager 10–14 yrs in EAF operations in integrated or mini steel plants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control EAF operations for stable, efficient melting cycles.
• Plan charge mix (scrap, DRI, pig iron) per heat plan and grade requirements.
• Monitor power input, electrode regulation, oxygen blowing and carbon injection.
• Ensure proper slag control and improve tap-to-tap time and energy consumption.
• Coordinate with maintenance for furnace downtime, relining and overhauls.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

TPM / Kaizen

Education

BE/B.Tech in Metallurgical/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

EAF Operation Management

• Supervise and control EAF operations to ensure stable, efficient, and safe melting cycles.
• Plan and execute the charge mix, including scrap, Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), and pig iron, as per the heat plan and grade requirements.
• Monitor and control power input, electrode regulation, oxygen blowing, and carbon injection parameters.
• Ensure proper slag control to achieve desired refining and phosphorus removal.
• Optimize tap-to-tap time, specific energy consumption, and electrode consumption to reduce operating costs.
• Monitor furnace lining, roof, and electrode performance; coordinate with refractory teams for relining or patching.
• Record heat-wise operational parameters and analyze deviations for continuous improvement.

Process and Metallurgical Control

• Maintain steel chemistry and temperature at tapping in coordination with LRF and VD requirements.
• Ensure deoxidation, slag formation, and addition of alloys as per metallurgical standards.
• Coordinate with the laboratory for heat sample analysis and timely corrections.
• Optimize operational parameters to reduce nitrogen content and improve steel cleanliness.
• Implement and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EAF operation.

Equipment Maintenance Coordination

• Ensure proper functioning of EAF equipment including transformers, electrodes, furnace roof, shell, tilting mechanism, cooling system, burners, and lances.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation maintenance teams for planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Plan and support furnace shutdowns, relining, and major overhauls.
• Ensure availability and reliability of auxiliary systems including fume extraction, cooling water, and power distribution.

Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Maintain zero-incident operations through adherence to SMS safety procedures.
• Conduct pre-start safety checks and ensure all operators follow PPE and safety SOPs.
• Manage safe handling of hot metal, scrap charging, and slag disposal operations.
• Ensure compliance with pollution control norms particularly for fume extraction and dust collection systems.
• Promote and enforce 5S and housekeeping standards in the furnace area.

Process Optimization and Cost Control

• Continuously monitor EAF productivity and cost performance metrics including power consumption, electrode usage, refractory consumption, and yield.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for delays, trip events, and equipment breakdowns.
• Implement process improvement and energy optimization projects using TPM, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Work on improving yield, reducing power consumption, and minimizing tap-to-tap time.

Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate operations with Raw Material Handling, LRF, VD, and CCM teams for smooth heat flow.
• Ensure proper ladle scheduling and heat sequencing to avoid bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate shift records, heat logs, and production reports.
• Participate in daily production and coordination meetings with operation and maintenance teams.

Team Management and Development

• Lead and supervise engineers, shift in-charges, and operators.
• Ensure proper manpower deployment for each shift and operational activity.
• Conduct training sessions on EAF operation, safety, and troubleshooting.
• Motivate the team to achieve production and safety targets.
• Evaluate team performance and promote a culture of accountability and skill enhancement.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.

• Assistant Manager: 6 to 10 years of experience in EAF operations in integrated or mini steel plants.
• Deputy Manager: 10 to 14 years of experience in EAF operation with exposure to secondary metallurgy (LRF, VD).
• Preference for experience in integrated steel plants with EAF-based steelmaking units.