Manager/Sr. Manager Blast Furnace Operation Control Room

Sarthee Consultancy; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy in India is seeking a highly experienced Blast Furnace Operations Manager to supervise CCR-based operations, optimize performance, and lead safety initiatives at the Gurugram plant.

The role requires deep furnace expertise, coordination with Stock, Cast, Blower houses, and Gas Cleaning Plant, plus KPI analysis and staff training to ensure 24/7 reliability and efficient production.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering (mandatory).
• Manager: 10–15 years blast furnace operation experience, 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+)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all operational parameters of the Blast Furnace through the Central Control Room for stability and optimization.
• Maintain optimum furnace temperature, top pressure, and gas flow distribution for efficiency and productivity targets.
• Monitor and regulate hot blast temperature, pressure, oxygen enrichment, and moisture control for process 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 percentage, CO/CO ratio, and pressure drop, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives for improving furnace campaign life, energy consumption, and refractory performance; support upgrades.
• Ensure 24/7 CCR operation with shift planning; train operators in PLCDCS operations, alarm monitoring, and protocols.
• Oversee data logging, event recording, and parameter trending; coordinate with instrumentation/electrical teams.
• Identify and respond to abnormal furnace conditions and execute emergency procedures with field/maintenance teams.
• Achieve targeted hot metal production with specified temperature, silicon, and phosphorus levels by optimizing burden materials.
• Maintain accurate log sheets and operational reports; support management reviews, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Adhere to safety protocols for blast furnace and control room activities, including training and investigations.
• Conduct daily performance meetings; communicate between CCR and field operation teams for rapid response.

Skills

Blast furnace operation

Control room operations

Process optimization

Safety protocols

Shift planning

Staff training

Data logging & trending

Process monitoring

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering

Tools

PLCDCS systems

SCADA/Automation tooling

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+)