Tundish Refractory Supervisor: Safety & Plant Reliability

Vesuvius North America; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius North America seeks a Tundish Refractory Supervisor to lead an 8-person crew through refractory maintenance and installation in a continuous steel casting operation. This role coordinates production, maintenance, contractors, and customer personnel to meet safety, quality, and schedule goals.

The ideal candidate brings extensive refractory experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, with a focus on workforce development, planning, and continuous

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and extensive refractory experience with safety focus.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise multiple crews and shift work.
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily activities of an 8-person refractory installation crew (4 crews on shift).
• Plan and oversee tahnshid tear-outs, rebuilds, repairs, and maintenance activities; coordinate manpower, materials, and scheduling.
• Verify proper installation of refractory products and conduct inspections for quality and conformance.
• Promote safety policies, PPE use, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Manage inventory of refractory materials, tools, and consumables; ensure equipment is maintained and safe.
• Serve as the customer contact for refractory maintenance activities and provide status updates.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Project planning

Staff development

Customer relations

Problem solving

Refractory experience

Team management

Job description

Vesuvius North America seeks a Tundish Refractory Supervisor to lead an 8-person crew through refractory maintenance and installation in a continuous steel casting operation. This role coordinates production, maintenance, contractors, and customer personnel to meet safety, quality, and schedule goals.

The ideal candidate brings extensive refractory experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, with a focus on workforce development, planning, and continuous