Tundish Refractory Lead: Safety, Quality & On-Time

Vesuvius USA

Alabama

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Vesuvius USA is seeking a Tundish Refractory Supervisor to lead an 8-person crew in tundish refractory maintenance, installation, repair, and tear-out activities within a continuous steel casting operation. You will coordinate with production, maintenance, contractors, and customer personnel to ensure on-time, quality work that meets safety standards.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with extensive refractory experience, excellent communication, and a commitment to safety and customer

Qualifications

Strong leadership experience with refractory projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the 8-person refractory installation crew across shifts.
Plan, assign tasks, and ensure efficient manpower use.
Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and handovers.
Train and mentor crew on installation procedures and quality standards.
Monitor performance and provide coaching to improve productivity and workmanship.
Ensure tundish refractory tear-outs, rebuilds, repairs, and maintenance are completed safely and on schedule.
Coordinate materials, equipment, and scheduling with operations and customers.
Inspect installations for adherence to specs and quality; document results.
Promote safety policies, PPE use, hazard controls, and incident investigations.
Maintain client relationships and communicate project status and risks.