Racker Operator - Ferro Silicon Plant

KUWAIT STEEL; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

KUWAIT STEEL in Kuwait is seeking a skilled Racker Operator for the Ferro Silicon Plant to operate the stoking car and charge raw materials into the furnace as per approved sequences. You will help maintain stable furnace operation, ensure timely material charging, and comply with safety standards.

You will collaborate with Control Room Operators and shift teams, perform routine inspections, monitor for abnormal furnace conditions, and report issues promptly while keeping the work area safe and

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in mechanical/industrial operations.
• Experience in ferro silicon or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Ability to operate stoking car safely and in line with SOPs.
• Ability to maintain equipment records and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Timely covering of the furnace with an adequate charge.
• Crust management inside furnace.
• Control of charge spillages and leakages.
• Maintain workplace safety and housekeeping.
• Coordinate with shift in charge and control room operator.

Skills

Stoking car operation

Furnace charging

Safety procedures

Material handling

Shift coordination

Education

Vocational/Technical Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Operations

Tools

Stocking car equipment

Ferro Silicon plant equipment

Job description

We are looking for a talented and skilled Racker Operator for the Ferro Silicon Plant to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating the stoking car for covered and charging raw materials into the furnace in accordance with the approved charging sequence and production requirements. The role supports stable furnace operation by ensuring timely, accurate, and continuous material charging while maintaining compliance with safety procedures, operational standards, and housekeeping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Timely covering of the furnace with adequate charge.
• Crust management inside furnace.
• Control of charge spillages from furnace.
• Workplace safety and availability at all times.
• Maintaining cleanliness around the furnace.
• Coordination with shift in charge and CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR for furnace operation.
• Reporting leakages and faults of the furnace.
• Cleanliness and care of stocking cars.
• Safe equipment operations.
• Refueling of stocking car in time.
• Basic maintenance of the stocking car (oil filter, engine oil, etc.).
• Stocking Car breakdown handling.
• Support maintenance team on furnace shutdown activities and basic furnace maintenance.
• Coordination with Shift In Charge and forklift mechanic.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial Operations, Heavy Equipment Operation, Industrial Maintenance, Metallurgical Processes, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred Experience

• Vocational/Technical Certificate, minimum 5 years of experience in Ferro Silicon, ferroalloy, steel melting, foundry, or other heavy industrial operations.
• Diploma, minimum 3 years of experience in Ferro Silicon, ferroalloy, steel, smelting, mining, or other heavy industrial operations.

Relevant Experience

• Experience in operating stoking car, charging systems, material handling equipment, or production support machinery in heavy industrial environments.
• Exposure to furnace operations, burden charging activities, raw material handling, and production support functions.
• Prior exposure to shift operations, shutdown activities, and industrial safety procedures.
• Experience working with operating procedures, inspection checklists, and equipment monitoring activities.

Job-Specific Skills

• Ability to safely operate and maneuver a racker/stoking car in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Basic understanding of furnace covering practices, burden charging requirements, and crust management activities.
• Ability to monitor charging activities and identify abnormal furnace conditions, spillages, leakages, or operational deviations.
• Ability to conduct routine equipment inspections and perform basic operator maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of basic diesel-powered equipment operation, refueling procedures, and daily equipment care.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Control Room Operators, Shift In-Charges, Maintenance personnel, and Forklift Mechanics.
• Ability to support shutdown activities and routine furnace maintenance work.
• Ability to maintain accurate operational records and communicate equipment defects promptly.
• Strong adherence to Safety Standards, SOPs, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work requirements, and emergency procedures.
• General understanding of Ferro Silicon production processes and submerged arc furnace (SAF) operating principles.
• Strong situational awareness, teamwork, problem‑solving, and communication skills.