Furnace Charging Operator: Heat Sequencing & Control

Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co. is seeking an operator to manage heat sequence execution and charging operations in the Dammam furnace area.

You will ensure billets move correctly from the grid to the pusher, maintain proper inter-billet gaps, and monitor temperatures during charging and soaking phases. The role requires strict adherence to safety procedures, accurate data recording, and effective coordination with furnace and maintenance teams to prevent deviations and ensure smooth production

Qualifications

• Basic education as indicated in the requisition header.
• Experience in furnace charging operations preferred.
• Follows strict heat sequence and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate the charging table and charging roller table to move billets from the billet grid to the pusher loading position.
• Charge billets into the furnace with correct inter-billet gap and heat sequence.
• Visually inspect billets for bending, cracks, or identification mismatch; report non-conforming billets.
• Record charging data and fill the furnace billet charging report with heat numbers, billets charged, and deviations.
• Monitor furnace temperatures from thermocouples and report abnormal readings to supervisor.
• Maintain clear communication with furnace operators, billet handling, and maintenance teams.
• Perform routine checks on charging equipment and keep area free of hazards.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures before any interventions near moving parts.

Skills

Heat sequence control

Charging table operations

Safety procedures

Data recording

Education

Primary School

Job description

Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co. is seeking an operator to manage heat sequence execution and charging operations in the Dammam furnace area.

You will ensure billets move correctly from the grid to the pusher, maintain proper inter-billet gaps, and monitor temperatures during charging and soaking phases. The role requires strict adherence to safety procedures, accurate data recording, and effective coordination with furnace and maintenance teams to prevent deviations and ensure smooth production