SR. 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

1. Chemical Analysis
   • Analyze iron ore, pellets, coal, dolomite and DRI/sponge iron.
   • Determine Total Fe, Metallic Fe, FeO, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, CaO, MgO, P and S as applicable.
   • Conduct coal analysis including moisture, ash, volatile matter, fixed carbon and sulphur.
   • Calculate and monitor metallization and degree of reduction of DRI.
2. Physical & Metallurgical Testing
   • Conduct sieve analysis and size distribution.
   • Perform Tumbler Index, Abrasion Index, Cold Crushing Strength (CCS), porosity and other applicable tests.
   • Perform testing related to pellet/DRI quality and degradation characteristics.
   • Support investigation of abnormal product quality and process deviations.
3. Laboratory Instrumentation
   • Operate and supervise instruments such as:
     • XRF / spectrometer
     • Carbon-Sulphur analyzer
     • Bomb calorimeter
     • Satmagan / magnetic analyzer
     • TGA/proximate analyzer
     • Analytical balances and other laboratory equipment
   • Ensure proper calibration, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments.
4. Quality Control & Process Support
   • Ensure testing is carried out according to approved SOPs, specifications and applicable standards.
   • Monitor analytical trends and immediately report out-of-specification results.
   • Coordinate with DRI Operations to identify causes of quality deviations and recommend corrective actions.
   • Support process optimization through analytical data and trend analysis.
5. Sampling & Documentation
   • Ensure representative sampling of incoming raw materials, process streams and finished DRI.
   • Verify sample preparation and testing procedures.
   • Maintain test registers, calibration records, reagent records, COA/test reports and laboratory documentation.
   • Prepare daily, shift-wise and monthly QC reports.
6. Laboratory Management
   • Supervise Chemists, Junior Chemists and Laboratory Technicians.
   • Allocate testing activities and ensure timely reporting.
   • Train laboratory personnel on analytical methods, SOPs and safe chemical handling.
   • Maintain laboratory housekeeping and good laboratory practices.
7. Quality Systems & Safety
   • Follow ISO/QMS requirements, laboratory SOPs and applicable BIS/ASTM/other standards.
   • Maintain accuracy, repeatability and traceability of test results.
   • Ensure compliance with chemical handling, PPE, fire and laboratory safety requirements.
   • Participate in internal/external audits and implement corrective/preventive actions.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of DRI/Sponge Iron chemistry and quality parameters.
• Hands-on experience in wet chemical and instrumental analysis.
• Knowledge of Fe(m), Fe(t), metallization, FeO, gangue chemistry and coal analysis.
• Experience with XRF, Carbon-Sulphur Analyzer, Bomb Calorimeter, Satmagan and TGA/proximate analyzer is preferred.
• Good knowledge of laboratory calibration, validation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret analytical results and identify process-quality relationships.
• Knowledge of statistical QC, trend analysis and basic MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety and chemical handling.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and repeatability of laboratory results.
• Timeliness of test reporting.
• Compliance with product/raw-material specifications.
• Reduction in analytical errors and repeat testing.
• Instrument uptime and calibration compliance.
• Effective control of laboratory consumables and reagents.
• Successful closure of quality deviations and audit observations.

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