Refractory Superintendent: Lead High-Temp Asset Reliability

Teksky LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC is seeking a Refractory Superintendent to lead refractory activities in the Melt Shop, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation of EAF, ladles, tundishes, and related equipment. You will oversee maintenance strategies, inspections, repairs and major shutdowns to maximize availability and optimize refractory consumption.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, CMMS proficiency and a track record in high-temperature industrial environments, with a focus on safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or related field) preferred.
• Technical degrees or equivalent combinations of education and relevant industry experience may be considered.
• Additional training or certifications in refractory technology, maintenance management, project management or safety programs are preferred.
• 5+ years of refractory installation, maintenance, inspection and repair in steel manufacturing or other high-temperature industrial environments.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading refractory personnel and contractors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of refractory materials, lining systems, installation practices, dry-out procedures, and refractory performance evaluation.
• Experience planning and coordinating refractory maintenance activities, outages, lines and capital projects.
• Proven experience managing refractory contractors, budgets, schedules and material inventories.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessments, permit work systems, and safe work practices in heavy industrial operations.
• Experience conducting failure analysis, root cause investigations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead refractory maintenance strategies and activities for EAF, ladles, tundishes, and related equipment.
• Manage refractory installation, inspections, repairs and major shutdowns to maximize equipment availability.
• Oversee budgets and refractory inventories; drive cost-effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams including contractors; enforce safety practices.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance outages and capital projects.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial or related field)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teksky LLC is seeking a Refractory Superintendent to lead refractory activities in the Melt Shop, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation of EAF, ladles, tundishes, and related equipment. You will oversee maintenance strategies, inspections, repairs and major shutdowns to maximize availability and optimize refractory consumption.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, CMMS proficiency and a track record in high-temperature industrial environments, with a focus on safety