SENIOR CHEMIST

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical analysis of DRI/sponge iron, iron ore, coal, pellets, and other raw materials.

• Analyze key quality parameters such as:

  • Total Iron (Fe)

  • Metallic Iron (Met Fe)

  • FeO

  • Gangue/SiO₂, Al₂O₃, CaO, MgO

  • Sulphur and Phosphorus

  • Fixed Carbon, Ash, Volatile Matter and Moisture in coal

  • Metallization percentage

• Perform routine testing using wet chemical methods, instrumental analysis and laboratory equipment such as XRF, spectrophotometer, muffle furnace, analytical balance, etc., as applicable.

• Monitor and verify process samples from different stages of the DRI plant.

• Ensure sampling, sample preparation, testing and reporting are carried out according to approved SOPs and test methods.

• Check analytical results and investigate abnormal/out-of-specification results.

• Maintain calibration and performance records of laboratory instruments.

• Prepare daily, shift-wise and monthly quality reports and test certificates.

• Maintain laboratory chemicals, reagents, reference materials and consumables.

• Ensure proper 5S, housekeeping, safety and chemical-handling practices in the laboratory.

• Train and guide junior chemists and laboratory technicians.

• Coordinate with Production, Process Control, Raw Material, and QA/QC teams to resolve quality-related issues.

• Participate in internal audits, external audits and ISO/quality-system activities.

• Ensure traceability and proper retention/disposal of samples and test records.

Required Qualification

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or equivalent.

• Typically 4–8 years of experience in quality-control laboratories, preferably in DRI/sponge iron, steel, iron ore, pellet or metallurgical industries.

• Knowledge of chemical analysis, instrumental techniques, calibration, SOPs and laboratory safety.

• Experience with ISO 9001/17025 practices is an advantage.

Key Skills

• DRI/sponge iron chemical analysis

• Iron ore and coal testing

• Wet chemistry

• XRF/instrumental analysis

• Laboratory documentation

• Root-cause analysis

• Team supervision

• MS Excel/report preparation

• Quality-system compliance

• Safety and chemical handling

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