Shift Incharge - EAF Operation

Aarti Steels; Cuttack; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarti Steels is seeking an experienced EAF Operator to ensure safe and efficient furnace operation during the shift, achieving production, quality and productivity targets. The role requires hands-on scrap routing and charge mix planning with strong process control and coordination with LF, CCM, Quality and Maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has metallurgy/ mechanical engineering training with proven EAF experience, and a track record of reducing melting costs while maintaining steel quality

Qualifications

• Only candidates with hands-on experience in scrap routing and scrap charge mix planning for EAF operations will be considered.
• Diploma / B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or relevant engineering discipline is required.
• Relevant experience in EAF steel melting operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of EAF during the assigned shift to achieve production, quality and productivity targets.
• Plan and control heat-wise scrap charging, scrap routing and charge mix optimization as per grade and process requirements.
• Monitor and optimize heat cycle, tap-to-tap time, power consumption, electrode consumption and metallic yield.
• Control slag practice, oxygen/carbon injection, temperature and chemical composition to achieve required steel quality.
• Coordinate with LF, CCM, Quality and Maintenance teams for smooth heat progression and production continuity.
• Maintain shift-wise production, consumption, process and operational records and prepare shift reports.
• Identify process deviations and take timely corrective action to minimize interruptions.
• Drive reduction in melting cost, yield improvement and productivity enhancement through process optimization.

Skills

EAF operations

Scrap routing & charge mix planning

Heat cycle management

Process optimization

Education

Diploma / B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of EAF during the assigned shift to achieve production, quality and productivity targets.
• Plan and control heat-wise scrap charging, scrap routing and charge mix optimization as per grade and process requirements.
• Only candidates with hands-on experience in scrap routing and scrap charge mix planning for EAF operations will be considered.
• Monitor and optimize heat cycle, tap-to-tap time, power consumption, electrode consumption and metallic yield.
• Control slag practice, oxygen/carbon injection, temperature and chemical composition to achieve required steel quality.
• Coordinate with Ladle Furnace (LF), CCM, Quality and Maintenance teams for smooth heat progression and production continuity.
• Monitor furnace performance and identify process deviations, abnormalities and operational issues, taking timely corrective action.
• Ensure proper scrap sorting, grading and quality checks to minimize contamination and improve furnace efficiency.
• Drive reduction in melting cost, yield improvement and productivity enhancement through process optimization.
• Ensure strict compliance with EAF operating procedures, safety standards, PPE requirements and statutory guidelines.
• Manage shift manpower, allocate responsibilities and ensure effective team performance and discipline.
• Maintain accurate shift-wise production, consumption, process and operational records and prepare shift reports.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for timely resolution of mechanical, electrical and refractory-related issues affecting EAF operations.
• Implement 5S, TPM, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives in the EAF area.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma / B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical, or relevant engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in EAF steel melting operations, preferably in alloy/special steel manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of EAF process control, heat cycle management, slag practice and charge mix optimization.
• Hands-on experience in scrap sorting, scrap routing and EAF scrap charge planning.
• Only candidates with proven hands-on experience in scrap routing for EAF operations are required.