Manager/Sr. Manager Blast Furnace Operation Control Room

Sarthee Consultancy; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking an experienced professional to oversee blast furnace operations from the Central Control Room in Ahmedabad. You will steer process optimization, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with multiple plant sections to ensure stable performance and safe operations.

The role demands extensive experience in metallurgical operations, strong PLC/DCS skills, and leadership for 24/7 CCR coverage. Training, safety compliance, and continuous improvement are essential for success.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering (mandatory).
• 10–15 years blast furnace operation experience, including 3–5 years in control room or process optimization.
• 15–20 years furnace operation and process control experience, preferably in large furnaces (0.5 MTPA+)

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational parameters of the Blast Furnace via CCR to optimize processes.
• Maintain optimum furnace temperature, top pressure, and gas flow for efficiency.
• Regulate hot blast temperature, pressure, oxygen enrichment for stability.
• Ensure efficient charging sequences; coordinate with Stock House, Cast House, Blower House, and Gas Cleaning Plant.
• Analyze KPIs including coke rate, productivity, hot metal temperature, silicon %, CO/CO2 ratio, and act on deviations.
• Lead energy efficiency and refractory improvement initiatives; support automation upgrades.
• Ensure 24/7 CCR operation with shift planning and staff training.
• Oversee data logging, event recording, and parameter trending; coordinate with instrumentation and electrical teams.
• Identify and respond to abnormal furnace conditions (hanging, slipping, channeling, tuyere blockage); execute emergency procedures.
• Aim for targeted hot metal production while controlling quality and cost.
• Maintain logs and reports; support audits and compliance.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols for blast furnace and CCR activities.
• Conduct daily performance meetings; communicate between CCR and field teams for rapid response.

Skills

Blast furnace operation

Process optimization

PLC/DCS operations

Alarm monitoring

Shift planning

Data logging & trending

Safety compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

B.E./B.Tech in Production Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

DCS/PLC systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all operational parameters of the Blast Furnace through the Central Control Room (CCR) to ensure stable furnace operation and process optimization.


• Maintain optimum furnace temperature, top pressure, and gas flow distribution for uniform burden descent, fuel efficiency, and productivity targets.


• Monitor and regulate hot blast temperature, pressure, oxygen enrichment, and moisture control for process stability.


• Ensure efficient charging sequences, burden distribution, and skip operations; coordinate with Stock House, Cast House, Blower House, and Gas Cleaning Plant.


• Continuously analyze KPIsincluding coke rate, productivity, hot metal temperature, silicon percentage, CO/CO ratio, and pressure dropand implement timely corrective actions for any process deviation.


• Lead initiatives for improving furnace campaign life, energy consumption, and refractory performance. Support process modeling and automation upgrades to maximize efficiency.


• Ensure round-the-clock control room operation with proper shift planning and adequate staffing; train control room operators in PLCDCS operations, alarm monitoring, and process protocols.


• Oversee equipment data logging, event recording, and parameter trending; coordinate with instrumentation and electrical teams for smooth automation system operation.


• Identify and respond to abnormal furnace conditions (e.g., hanging, slipping, channeling, tuyere blockage), and execute emergency procedures in collaboration with field and maintenance teams.


• Achieve targeted hot metal production with specified temperature, silicon, and phosphorus levels by optimizing burden materials for quality and cost control.


• Maintain accurate log sheets and operational reports (daily/weekly/monthly); support management reviews, audits, and compliance documentation.


• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols for blast furnace and control room activities, including temperature and pressure safety, training, and investigation participation.


• Conduct daily performance meetings; communicate effectively between control room and field operation teams for rapid response and process improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering (mandatory).

• Manager: 10–15 years’ blast furnace operation experience, including 3–5 years in control room or process optimization.


• Sr. Manager: 15–20 years’ furnace operation and process control experience, preferably in large furnaces (0.5 MTPA+)