Steel Melting Shop - LTSSHF - 20221055

Larsen & Toubro; Surat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Surat seeks an experienced metallurgical operations lead to manage LF/VD shifts, monitor furnaces, and ensure safe, quality-focused production. The role benefits from knowledge of EAF/VOD and secondary metallurgy, with emphasis on process control and continuous improvement.

The candidate should drive inventory control, cost reduction, and adherence to quality standards while mentoring shift personnel in a fast-paced metallurgical environment.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Manage overall heat-wise operations of LF/VD and lead shift activities while ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
• Operate and monitor LF (Ladle Furnace) and VD (Vacuum Degassing) processes to achieve production and quality targets.
• Experience in EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) and VOD (Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization) operations will be an added advantage.
• Possess strong knowledge of alloy steel melting, secondary metallurgy, and clean steel-making practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, process standards, and customer requirements.
• Monitor and control key process parameters to achieve desired metallurgical and product quality results.
• Manage raw material, alloy additions, and consumable inventory effectively to support uninterrupted operations.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, yield improvement, and resource conservation.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze process data and implement corrective and preventive actions for process improvements.
• Guide and mentor shift personnel to ensure discipline, skill development, and team effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations, quality issues, and equipment-related problems.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory regulations in all operations.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and planning teams for smooth execution of operations.
• Monitor consumption norms and take initiatives to reduce operational losses and improve productivity.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to implement sustainable improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain operational reports, production records, and process documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems for reporting, inventory management, and process monitoring.
• Ensure achievement of shift production targets while maintaining product quality and safety standards.
• Shall have relevant experience in an Alloy Steel Plant, preferably in steel melting shop and secondary metallurgy operations.

Job description

• Manage overall heat-wise operations of LF/VD and lead shift activities while ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
• Operate and monitor LF (Ladle Furnace) and VD (Vacuum Degassing) processes to achieve production and quality targets.
• Experience in EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) and VOD (Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization) operations will be an added advantage.
• Possess strong knowledge of alloy steel melting, secondary metallurgy, and clean steel-making practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, process standards, and customer requirements.
• Monitor and control key process parameters to achieve desired metallurgical and product quality results.
• Manage raw material, alloy additions, and consumable inventory effectively to support uninterrupted operations.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, yield improvement, and resource conservation.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze process data and implement corrective and preventive actions for process improvements.
• Guide and mentor shift personnel to ensure discipline, skill development, and team effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations, quality issues, and equipment-related problems.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and statutory regulations in all operations.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and planning teams for smooth execution of operations.
• Monitor consumption norms and take initiatives to reduce operational losses and improve productivity.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to implement sustainable improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain operational reports, production records, and process documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems for reporting, inventory management, and process monitoring.
• Ensure achievement of shift production targets while maintaining product quality and safety standards.
• Shall have relevant experience in an Alloy Steel Plant, preferably in steel melting shop and secondary metallurgy operations.