Operation SMS - II

Jindal Steel Limited; Raigarh; On-site; INR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal Steel Limited is seeking a vigilant Operator for SMS-II in Raigarh to oversee safe torpedo car tilting and hot metal transfer. You will coordinate with railway teams, perform pre-checks, and ensure precise weight control and logging of heats and cycles.

Ideal candidates have ITI or higher, 2–8 years in a steel plant, and knowledge of SMS/EAF safety practices, with proficiency in MS Office and teamwork.

Qualifications

• ITI or 12th pass or B.Sc in a relevant field.
• 2–8 years of hands-on experience in a steel plant or SMS complex.
• Understanding SMS parameters, EAF operations, and shop safety.

Responsibilities

• Incoming Alignment: lock and position torpedo cars under the pouring pit chute.
• Pre-Operation Safety Checks: inspect torpedo shells, spouts and brakes.
• Drive Engagement: connect, test and safely disconnect power cables.
• Controlled Hot Metal Tilting: operate to pour molten iron smoothly.
• Weight & Tonnage Monitoring: read load-cell scales in real time.
• Slag Management: minimize slag carryover into the ladle.
• Return Leveling: return empty car to level to prevent spills.
• Data Logging: record heat numbers, car IDs, cycle times, weights.
• Emergency Response: trigger shutdown protocols for breaks or jams.

Skills

Safety protocols

Shop-floor ops

Team coordination

Torpedo car handling

Electrical tech

Education

ITI (Fitter / Electrician / Mechanical / relevant trade)

12th Pass

B.Sc.

Tools

Load-cell scales

Industrial control systems

Job description

We are looking for a vigilant and safety-oriented Operator for our Steel Melting Shop (SMS-II) facility in Raigarh. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient tilting of torpedo cars and hot metal transfer into ladles.

Role & responsibilities

• Incoming Alignment: Coordinate with the rail locomotive crew to lock and position torpedo cars securely under the pouring pit chute.
• Pre-Operation Safety Checks: Thoroughly inspect torpedo car shells, pouring spouts, and emergency mechanical brakes prior to tilting
• Drive Engagement & Disconnection: Connect, test, and safely disconnect electric or hydraulic power cables to the torpedo rotational drive unit.
• Controlled Hot Metal Tilting: Operate the control pulpit to pour molten iron at a smooth, splash-free, and controlled rate.
• Weight & Tonnage Monitoring: Monitor digital load-cell scales in real time to dispense exact tonnage into the receiving ladle.
• Slag Management: Manage the final stages of the pour to minimize blast furnace slag carryover into the receiving ladle.
• Return Leveling: Return the empty torpedo car to a horizontal level position to avoid spillages during transit back to the Blast Furnace.
• Data Logging: Accurately record heat numbers, car identities, cycle times, and poured weights in shift log sheets.
• Emergency Response: Trigger immediate shutdown and backup emergency rotation protocols in case of liquid metal breakouts or mechanical jams.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: ITI (Fitter / Electrician / Mechanical / relevant trade) / 12th Pass / B.Sc.
• Experience: 2 to 8 year of hands‑on or vocational experience in a Steel Plant / SMS complex (Freshers with relevant ITI/vocational background are welcome).
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of SMS parameters, Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) operations, and shop‑floor safety protocols.
• Additional Skills: Basic computer literacy (MS Office), familiarity with ISO/TPM practices, and effective team coordination skills.