Senior Operator, Main Pulpit

Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co. is seeking a seasoned Rolling Mill Operator to lead and control the hot rolling mill line from the central pulpit, ensuring coordinated operations and product dimensional compliance.

You will oversee tension, speed, and stand synchronization while coordinating with downstream and upstream areas. The role requires 5+ years in rolling mill control pulpit systems, strong SCADA/HMI skills, and a diploma or technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Metallurgical

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Metallurgical.
• 5+ years of experience operating rolling mill control pulpit systems.
• Proficiency with SCADA/HMI interfaces and mill drive control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the entire rolling mill line via HMI/SCADA systems including roughing, intermediate, finishing, and quenching sections.
• Coordinate timing and synchronization of rolling stands, pinch rolls, flying shear, and cooling bed movement.
• Adjust inter-stand tension and rolling speed to maintain product shape and avoid cobbles.
• Communicate with furnace, roller, and cooling bed operators to manage billet delivery and pass change-overs.
• Log production events, delays, and cobbles in shift reports.
• Ensure heat number marking and dimensional/rib inspections are synchronized and acted on promptly.

Skills

Rolling mill control pulpit systems

SCADA/HMI interfaces

Mill drive control systems

Rolling mechanics

Product quality standards

Leadership

Communication

Live production control

Education

Diploma or technical degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Metallurgical

Tools

SCADA/HMI interfaces

Mill drive control systems

Job description

Requisition ID10090-Posted08/11/2026-DAMMAM-Experience 1-5 Years-Diploma

Position Summary:

To lead and control the hot rolling mill line from the centralized main pulpit, ensuring coordinated operations, maintaining tension control, overseeing rolling parameters, managing production pace, and ensuring product dimensional compliance in coordination with downstream and upstream areas.

Responsibilities:

• Mill Line Operation & Control:
  • Operate and monitor the entire rolling mill line via HMI/SCADA systems including roughing, intermediate, finishing, and quenching sections.
  • Coordinate timing and synchronization of rolling stands, pinch rolls, flying shear, and cooling bed movement.
• Tension & Speed Control:
  • Adjust inter-stand tension and rolling speed to maintain consistent product shape and avoid cobbles.
  • Monitor loopers, motor loads, and inter-stand gaps to ensure smooth rolling flow.
• Shearing & Cut-Length Coordination:
  • Control flying shear operations as per bar cut-length requirements.
  • Adjust parameters for bar counting, cold shear timing, and reject diversion if needed.
• Production Monitoring & Communication:
  • Monitor product section, pass-line stability, and rib alignment on display cameras and feedback systems.
  • Communicate with furnace, roller, and cooling bed operators to manage billet delivery, downtime, or pass change-over.
  • Log production events, delays, and cobbles in shift report records.
• Quality & Traceability Oversight:
  • Ensure heat number marking (automated/manual) is synchronized with billet flow.
  • Verify dimensional and rib inspection alerts are acted on promptly.
• Safety Compliance:
  • Follow safety procedures for emergency stop, manual override, and interlocking systems.
  • Monitor alarms and initiate safe shutdown during abnormal situations.

Competencies:

• 5+ years of experience in operating rolling mill control pulpit systems
• Proficient in SCADA/HMI interfaces and mill drive control systems
• Strong understanding of rolling mechanics, bar tension, and product quality standards
• Quick decision-making, good communication, and leadership in live production control

Qualifications:

• Diploma or technical degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Metallurgical