Engineer/Jr. Engineer Mill Operation (WRM)

Sarthee Consultancy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is seeking a skilled rolling mill operations engineer to monitor stands, coordinate setup with roll and guide shops, and supervise threading and transfer to prevent delays.

The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Production Eng and have 3–13 years of relevant experience in mill operations, including finishing stands in an integrated steel plant. On-site full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience in rolling mill operations and process control.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE discipline.
• Ability to troubleshoot and coordinate with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control operational parameters for mill stands to achieve targets.
• Coordinate with roll shop and guide shop for setup and alignment.
• Supervise threading, tailing out, and product transfer to prevent cobbles and delays.
• Maintain rolling sequence, pass design compliance, and adherence to SOPs.
• Collaborate with control room to monitor rolling loads, speeds, and temperature profiles.
• Record and report equipment performance and corrective actions during shifts.

Skills

Rolling mill operations

Process monitoring

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Production Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control operational parameters for mill stands 118 to achieve rolling speed and product quality targets.
• Ensure proper roll and guide setup through coordination with roll shop and guide shop personnel.
• Supervise threading, tailing out, and product transfer to prevent cobbles and process delays.
• Maintain rolling sequence, pass design compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the control room to monitor rolling loads, speeds, and temperature profiles for effective process control.
• Promptly identify and respond to process abnormalities or mechanical issues; implement troubleshooting measures.
• Regularly inspect mill stands, drives, gearboxes, chocks, bearings, and hydraulic systems during shifts.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical maintenance teams for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Verify lubrication system, cooling water, and guide mechanism functionality for sustained equipment health.
• Assist with mill stand changes, roll changes, and setup activities as per production plan requirements.
• Record and report equipment performance, breakdowns, and corrective actions during each shift.
• Deliver targeted production with minimal downtime and scrap or quality rejections.
• Monitor rolling dimensions, maintain tolerances, and ensure surface quality meeting specified requirements.
• Adjust rolling parameters based on quality control instructions or process deviations; support trials of new products or pass schedules.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety rules, PPE usage, and conduct pre-start safety checks; maintain safe tool and equipment handling practices.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and support 5S and TPM implementation in the mill area.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions and assist in safety audits and training programs.
• Coordinate closely with roll/guide shop, workshop, control room, reheating furnace, and finishing teams for uninterrupted operation and resource availability.
• Maintain detailed shift reports on mill performance, downtime, and production; participate in root cause analysis for failures or process deviations.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Production Engineering.

• Experience:
  
  • Jr. Engineer: 13 years in rolling mill operations (preferably WRM or bar/rod mill).
  • Engineer: 3–6 years in mill operations up to finishing stands in an integrated steel plant (0.5 MTPA+)