Sr. Engineer/Engineer Refractory (Blast Furnace)

Sarthee Consultancy; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking a seasoned Refractory Maintenance Engineer for a Blast Furnace in an integrated steel plant in Hyderabad. You will plan and supervise relining, repair, and preventive tasks, coordinating across Operations, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation teams.

Ideal candidates bring substantial experience in refractory maintenance, with strong emphasis on safety, ISO standards, and on-time execution during shutdowns and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Ceramic, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineer: 25 years’ experience in Blast Furnace refractory maintenance in an integrated steel plant.
• Sr. Engineer: 5–8 years’ hands-on experience in refractory repair, installation, and performance monitoring in iron-making units.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute refractory relining, repair, and maintenance tasks across hearth, bosh, stack, tuyeres, and cast house.
• Supervise brick lining, ramming, guniting, patching, runner relining, trough dressing, and skimmer repairs with precision.
• Participate in major shutdowns and relining activities while ensuring safety and technical compliance.
• Monitor baking and drying schedules of refractories during startup or after relining; ensure proper implementation.
• Record and analyze refractory wear rates to plan preventive maintenance.

Skills

Refractory maintenance planning

Shutdown coordination

Vendor supervision

Education

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

Tools

Thermocouples

Thermal imaging

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all refractory relining, repair, and maintenance tasks, covering hearth, bosh, stack, tuyeres, and cast house.
• Supervise brick lining, ramming, guniting, patching, runner relining, trough dressing, and skimmer repairs, ensuring precise work during both scheduled and emergency maintenance.
• Participate in major shutdowns and relining activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
• Monitor the baking and drying schedules of refractories during startup or after relining jobs; ensure proper implementation.
• Conduct routine inspections of furnace shell and wall temperatures using thermocouples and thermal imaging to detect hot spots and anticipate failures.
• Record and analyze refractory wear rates and consumption trends; plan preventive maintenance interventions accordingly.
• Verify the quality, dimensions, and specifications of refractory materials before installation; ensure correct storage and handling to prevent contamination or damage.
• Coordinate with quality and purchasing teams on material testing and inspection; maintain accurate inventory and cost tracking of refractories.
• Prepare daily and shutdown-specific refractory job plans, manpower assignments, and bill of materials; coordinate closely with Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation teams for smooth execution.
• Supervise vendors and contractors during relining jobs; minimize production loss by ensuring timely completion of all refractory-related work.
• Implement and enforce strict safety protocols for all refractory activities, especially regarding hot work, confined spaces, and PPE compliance.
• Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and 5S implementation within the refractory section, ensuring high standards of environmental compliance and housekeeping.
• Maintain detailed refractory history cards, inspection logs, and job completion reports; track life performance data and report on consumption regularly.
• Prepare root cause analysis reports for premature failures and lead the implementation of corrective actions; support audits and management performance reviews as needed

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Ceramic, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Engineer: 25 years’ experience in Blast Furnace refractory maintenance in an integrated steel plant.
• Sr. Engineer: 5–8 years’ hands-on experience in refractory repair, installation, and performance monitoring in iron-making units