Engineer/Jr. Engineer Mill Operation (WRM)

Sarthee Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking a skilled rolling mill engineer for our client in Mumbai. The role focuses on monitoring parameters, ensuring proper setup, supervising threading and transfers, and maintaining quality and safety on the mill floor.

The candidate should hold a Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Production Engineering, with 3–6 years of mill operations experience (0.5 MTPA+) or 13 years for Jr.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Production Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control operational parameters for mill stands to achieve rolling speed and product quality targets.
• Coordinate with roll shop and guide shop personnel for proper roll and guide setup.
• Supervise threading, tailing out, and product transfer to prevent cobbles and delays.
• Maintain rolling sequence and adherence to SOPs.
• Collaborate with control room to monitor rolling loads, speeds, and temperature profiles.
• Identify and respond to process abnormalities; implement troubleshooting measures.
• Inspect mill stands and related equipment during shifts.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with mechanics and electricians.
• Verify lubrication, cooling water, and guide mechanism functionality.

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or 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+)