Refractory Mason

UNITED STEEL INDUSTRIAL CO.; Al Khiran; On-site; KWD 3,906 - 6,696; Full time

Job summary

UNITED STEEL INDUSTRIAL CO. in Kuwait seeks a skilled Refractory Mason to perform bricklaying, lining installation, and maintenance within high-temperature environments. You will support senior masons, handle refractory materials, and assist during shutdowns to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires basic safety training and 2+ years in refractory masonry, with emphasis on safety practices, tool handling, and teamwork in a steelmaking setting.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Certificate or Vocational/Technical Certificate in a technical field.
• Basic safety training (e.g., fire safety, first aid, PPE use).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Refractory Masonry work within Steelmaking operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation/removal of refractory linings in furnaces and ladles.
• Support refractory repair work during shutdowns by loading, unloading, and preparing materials and tools.
• Handle basic hand and power tools safely under supervision during refractory installation work.
• Assist senior masons in bricklaying, casting, gunning, ramming, and patching activities as directed.
• Carry and position refractory materials using basic rigging or hoisting tools to support installation of bricks, ladle linings, and precast shapes.
• Assist in shift handover by informing the next crew about work status, safety concerns, and ongoing refractory activities.
• Attend toolbox talks, safety briefings, and daily crew meetings to stay informed on work instructions and safety guidelines.
• Check equipment during operation and immediately inform the supervisor of any faults or abnormal conditions for further action.
• Check refractory materials such as bricks and castable before use to confirm they match the required specifications.
• Assist senior masons in ensuring refractory installation and repair work is done properly, with correct alignment and curing as instructed.
• Clean and organize the work area by removing debris, refractory waste, and unused materials to maintain a safe and tidy job site.
• Assist the maintenance team and other departments during shutdowns or outages by carrying materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
• Immediately report any near misses, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor for action.

Skills

Refractory materials knowledge

Tool handling

Bricklaying/patching/casting/gunning/;

Safety awareness

SOPs lockout/tagout

Communication and teamwork

Education

Secondary School Certificate

Vocational/Technical Certificate

Basic safety training

Tools

Trowels

Brick hammers

Refractory mixers

Job description

We are looking for a talented and skilled Refractory Mason to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. The Refractory Mason will perform day-to-day activities related to ladle preparation, preheating, maintenance of related refractories, maintaining a safe working environment and reporting unsafe conditions, and perform related activities for process improvement as directed by the immediate superior.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and removal of refractory linings in furnaces, ladles, tundishes, and other melt shop vessels by carrying and preparing bricks, castable, and gunning or ramming materials as instructed.
• Support refractory repair work during shutdowns or emergencies by loading, unloading, and preparing materials and tools to help restore safe operation of high-temperature equipment.
• Handle basic hand and power tools, mixers, and brick saws safely under supervision during refractory installation work.
• Assist senior masons in bricklaying, casting, gunning, ramming, and patching activities as directed.
• Carry and position refractory materials using basic rigging or hoisting tools to support installation of bricks, ladle linings, and precast shapes.
• Assist in shift handover by informing the next crew about work status, safety concerns, and ongoing refractory activities.
• Attend toolbox talks, safety briefings, and daily crew meetings to stay informed on work instructions and safety guidelines.
• Check equipment during operation and immediately inform the supervisor of any faults or abnormal conditions for further action.
• Check refractory materials such as bricks and castable before use to confirm they match the required specifications.
• Assist senior masons in ensuring refractory installation and repair work is done properly, with correct alignment and curing as instructed.
• Clean and organize the work area by removing debris, refractory waste, and unused materials to maintain a safe and tidy job site.
• Assist the maintenance team and other departments during shutdowns or outages by carrying materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
• Immediately report any near misses, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor for action.

Qualifications, Experience

Required Qualifications

• Secondary School Certificate or Vocational/Technical Certificate in any technical field.
• Basic safety training (e.g., fire safety, first aid, PPE use).

Preferred Experience

• Secondary School Certificate: Minimum 2 years of experience in Refractory Masonry work within Steelmaking operations.
• Vocational/Technical Certificate: Minimum 1 year of experience in Refractory Masonry work within Steelmaking operations.
• Experience in furnace, ladle or tundish refractory activities during operations, routine maintenance or shutdowns in a melt shop, steelmaking plant or heavy industrial plant.
• Experience working in shift-based and high-temperature industrial environments.

Job-Specific Skills

• Basic knowledge of refractory materials (bricks, castable, gunning mix).
• Familiarity with tools like trowels, brick hammers, and refractory mixers.
• Capability to assist in bricklaying, patching, casting, gunning, and ramming activities as instructed.
• Awareness of safety practices related to hot work, confined spaces, and high-temperature operations.
• Strong adherence to safety Standards, SOPs lockout/tagout, and emergency procedures.
• Strong situational awareness, problem‑solving, and communication skills.