MELTER

Established in 1953, Shyam Steel Group is one of the leading TMT Bar producers in India, manufacturing TMT Rebar, Billets, Sponge Iron and Ferro Alloys. Shyam Steel has also expanded its business in Construction Solutions, FMCG, Infrastructure, IT & ITeS Solutions etc. Operating with cutting-edge technology in order to meet the stringent requirements of its reputed customers both in India and abroad. Shyam Steel has emerged as a large, growing, competitive and multi-product organization by delivering quality material & service through innovation, excellence, and dedication.

Job Description (JD) – Melter, SMS Operation

Position: Melter – Steel Melting Shop (SMS)
Department: Production / Steel Melting Shop
Reporting To: Shift In-charge / Production Manager

Job Purpose:
To safely and efficiently operate the melting furnace and associated equipment, ensuring timely production of quality liquid steel as per prescribed grade, temperature, chemistry, and production targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the furnace during melting and refining operations.
• Charge scrap, DRI/HBI, hot metal and other metallic/non-metallic materials as per the charge mix.
• Control furnace parameters such as power, oxygen, carbon injection, electrode operation, temperature, and slag condition, depending on furnace type.
• Monitor melting, refining, slag formation, de-slagging and tapping operations.
• Ensure the required steel chemistry and tapping temperature are achieved.
• Coordinate with the Ladle Furnace (LF), CCM, crane, maintenance, laboratory and raw-material teams for smooth production.
• Take or coordinate steel and slag samples and make process adjustments based on analysis.
• Minimize metal losses, refractory consumption, electrode consumption, power consumption and tap-to-tap time.
• Identify abnormal furnace conditions, equipment problems, slag foaming issues, refractory damage, leakage or other process abnormalities and immediately inform the Shift In-charge.
• Maintain proper heat-wise production and process records.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety rules, PPE requirements and environmental procedures.
• Ensure proper housekeeping around the furnace and operating area.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities to improve productivity and steel quality.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Heat/tap-to-tap time
• Furnace productivity
• Yield / metallic recovery
• Power and electrode consumption
• Oxygen and carbon consumption
• Refractory consumption
• Heat chemistry and tapping-temperature compliance
• Rejection/rework rate
• Safety performance
• Adherence to production plan

Qualification:
Diploma/B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering discipline; ITI/technical qualification may be considered depending on plant requirements.

Experience:
Typically 2–8 years of experience in SMS operations, preferably in EAF/IF/BOF-based steel plants, depending on the level of the position.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of steel melting and refining processes
• Understanding of furnace operation and slag practices
• Basic knowledge of steel chemistry and grades
• Ability to interpret temperature and chemical analysis
• Troubleshooting and decision-making skills
• Strong safety awareness
• Ability to work in shifts and under high-temperature industrial conditions

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