Sr. Engineer/Engineer Blast Furnace Operation Control Room

Sarthee Consultancy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy in India seeks a seasoned Blast Furnace Operator to monitor and control furnace parameters via PLC, DCS and SCADA. The role requires ensuring stable operation, optimizing processes, maintaining safety, and coordinating with control room and field teams.

Experience in metallurgical engineering and hands-on operation of blast furnaces is preferred, with emphasis on process control, parameter optimization, and producing consistent hot metal quality.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Blast Furnace process parameters through PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Maintain stable furnace operation by controlling hot blast temperature, pressure, flow; top pressure and stock line levels; oxygen enrichment, steam injection, and blast volume; PCI rate and distribution.
• Ensure proper burden charging sequence and descent rate in coordination with the Stock House.
• Monitor gas distribution (CO/CO ratio) and ensure uniform gas flow for optimal furnace efficiency.
• Support achievement of daily hot metal production targets with desired quality parameters like temperature, Si, S, and P content.
• Optimize coke rate and maintain high gas utilization efficiency.
• Record and analyze burden composition and consumption data.
• Assist in adjusting process parameters to ensure consistent and stable furnace operation.
• Operate furnace control systems and handle alarms; record and analyze process data, trend charts, and alarm logs for abnormalities.
• Coordinate effective communication between control room and field teams; prepare and update shift logbooks, cast details, and operational summaries.
• Identify early warning signs of process instability such as hanging, slipping, or scaffolding; act promptly as directed to avoid disturbances.
• Ensure safe and correct operational procedures during start-up, shutdown, or emergency conditions.
• Participate in restoring furnace parameters following disturbances or downtime.
• Collaborate with Cast House for casting schedules and metal tapping coordination; Stock House for charging sequence and burden control; Blower House for blast supply and temperature control; PCI system for coal injection management; and maintenance teams for mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation support.
• Maintain clear communication during shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Comply with all Blast Furnace safety procedures and SOPs; enforce strict PPE usage and adherence to LOTO and work permit systems.
• Report unsafe acts, conditions, and near-misses immediately to the Shift In-charge; promote good housekeeping practices.
• Support the implementation of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Maintain and update shift-wise log sheets, cast logs, burden charts, hot blast and top pressure parameters, gas composition, and furnace performance data.
• Support preparation of daily and monthly production reports; ensure accuracy of recorded data for MIS reporting

Skills

Process monitoring

PLC DCS SCADA

Safety compliance

Education

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Metallurgical/Mechanical/Production/Electrical

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Blast Furnace process parameters through PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Maintain stable furnace operation by controlling hot blast temperature, pressure, flow; top pressure and stock line levels; oxygen enrichment, steam injection, and blast volume; PCI (Pulverized Coal Injection) rate and distribution.
• Ensure proper burden charging sequence and descent rate in coordination with the Stock House.
• Monitor gas distribution (CO/CO ratio) and ensure uniform gas flow for optimal furnace efficiency.
• Support achievement of daily hot metal production targets with desired quality parameters like temperature, Si, S, and P content.
• Optimize coke rate and maintain high gas utilization efficiency.
• Record and analyze burden composition and consumption data.
• Assist in adjusting process parameters to ensure consistent and stable furnace operation.
• Operate furnace control systems and handle alarms; record and analyze process data, trend charts, and alarm logs for abnormalities.
• Coordinate effective communication between control room and field teams; prepare and update shift logbooks, cast details, and operational summaries.
• Identify early warning signs of process instability such as hanging, slipping, or scaffolding; act promptly as directed to avoid disturbances.
• Ensure safe and correct operational procedures during start-up, shutdown, or emergency conditions.
• Participate in restoring furnace parameters following disturbances or downtime.
• Collaborate with Cast House for casting schedules and metal tapping coordination; Stock House for charging sequence and burden control; Blower House for blast supply and temperature control; PCI system for coal injection management; and maintenance teams for mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation support.
• Maintain clear communication during shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Comply with all Blast Furnace safety procedures and standard operating protocols (SOPs); enforce strict PPE usage and adherence to Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and work permit systems.
• Report unsafe acts, conditions, and near-misses immediately to the Shift In-charge; promote good housekeeping practices.
• Support the implementation of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Maintain and update shift-wise log sheets, cast logs, burden charts, hot blast and top pressure parameters, gas composition, and furnace performance data.
• Support preparation of daily and monthly production reports; ensure accuracy of recorded data for reliable performance analysis and management information system (MIS) reporting

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Production, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institute.

• Engineer: 25 years of hands-on experience in blast furnace operation or control room monitoring.
• Sr. Engineer: 5-8 years of experience in blast furnace operation, process control, and parameter optimization.
• Preference for candidates with experience in integrated steel plants with blast furnaces of at least 0.5 MTPA capacity.