OPERATOR

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.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Operation of RMHS Equipment

• Operate and monitor belt conveyors, vibrating screens, feeders, crushers, transfer chutes, and other material handling equipment.
• Ensure the uninterrupted supply of raw materials to the required storage bins and day bins.
• Monitor the movement of iron ore, coal, dolomite, and other raw materials.
• Check conveyor belt tracking, belt tension, loading conditions, and material spillage.
• Monitor the functioning of crushers, screens, and feeders and report abnormalities to the shift in-charge.
• Ensure proper feeding and uniform distribution of raw materials as per process requirements.

B. Equipment Monitoring

• Check conveyor belts, idlers, rollers, pulleys, bearings, gearboxes, and drive motors for abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, or leakage.
• Monitor the condition of belt scrapers, skirt rubber, chutes, and transfer points.
• Check the operation of belt sway switches, pull-cord switches, zero-speed switches, and other safety devices.
• Observe material blockages, chute choking, belt slippage, and abnormal equipment conditions.
• Immediately report equipment faults to the electrical or mechanical maintenance team, as applicable.

C. Housekeeping and Spillage Control

• Maintain cleanliness around conveyors, transfer towers, crusher houses, screens, and raw material storage areas.
• Remove material spillage using approved methods and only under safe working conditions.
• Prevent material accumulation near rotating equipment and walkways.
• Ensure proper disposal or recovery of spilled raw materials according to plant procedures.

D. Safety and Operational Discipline

• Follow Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and equipment isolation procedures.
• Never clean, adjust, or remove blockages from moving equipment.
• Ensure all guards, covers, emergency pull cords, and safety interlocks are in place.
• Use required PPE, including safety helmet, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, and dust mask or respirator as specified.
• Follow conveyor crossing rules and use designated walkways.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, and accidents to the shift in-charge.

E. Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate with the control room, shift in-charge, raw material yard personnel, and maintenance teams.
• Maintain communication regarding material availability, conveyor status, blockages, and equipment breakdowns.
• Record equipment running hours, stoppages, abnormalities, and material handling activities in the shift logbook.
• Assist maintenance personnel during inspections and breakdown rectification after proper isolation and authorization.
• Ensure proper shift handover and communicate all pending issues to the incoming operator.

3. Educational Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Candidates with relevant industrial experience and practical knowledge of material handling systems may also be considered as per company policy.

4. Experience

• Typically 1–5 years of experience in RMHS, DRI, sponge iron, steel, cement, mining, or other bulk material handling plants.
• Experience in operating belt conveyors, crushers, vibrating screens, and feeders is preferred.

5. Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of belt conveyor systems and bulk material handling equipment.
• Understanding of crushers, vibrating screens, feeders, chutes, idlers, pulleys, and gearboxes.
• Ability to identify abnormal noise, vibration, belt misalignment, spillage, and material blockage.
• Basic understanding of mechanical safety, equipment guarding, PTW, and LOTO.
• Ability to maintain shift records and communicate equipment abnormalities.
• Knowledge of housekeeping and dust control practices.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Availability and smooth operation of RMHS equipment.
• Timely and uninterrupted supply of raw materials to the DRI process.
• Reduction in conveyor stoppages and material spillage.
• Timely reporting of equipment abnormalities.
• Compliance with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Proper shift logbook maintenance and handover.
• Zero unsafe operating practices and improved safety compliance.

7. Behavioral Competencies

• Alertness and attention to equipment conditions.
• Discipline and responsibility during shift operations.
• Teamwork and coordination with production and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to respond promptly to abnormal operating conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, housekeeping, and operational continuity.

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