Executive Engineer- SMS

Steel Melting Shop Key Roles

1. Furnace Operation

• Operate EAF/Induction Furnace safely and efficiently.
• Control melting, refining, temperature and tap-to-tap time.

2. Steel Chemistry Control

• Monitor and adjust C, Mn, Si, S, P and alloying elements.
• Ensure the required steel grade chemistry.

3. Ladle Furnace (LF) Operation

• Temperature adjustment and secondary refining.
• Alloy additions, deoxidation and slag control.

4. Vacuum Degassing (VD/VOD)

• Control vacuum treatment where applicable.
• Reduce dissolved gases and improve steel cleanliness.

5. Continuous Casting (CCM) Coordination

• Coordinate ladle-to-tundish-to-mould operations.
• Maintain casting temperature, speed and quality.

6. Slag Management

• Control slag composition, foaming and carryover.
• Maintain proper refining conditions.

7. Quality Control

• Check temperature and chemical samples.
• Ensure production meets grade specifications.

8. Production & Productivity

• Achieve daily production targets.
• Reduce power consumption, electrode consumption, metal loss and downtime.

9. Safety

• Follow SMS safety procedures for molten metal, furnaces, ladles and gases.
• Ensure PPE and SOP compliance.

10. Team/Shift Management

• Supervise operators and coordinate with maintenance, quality and CCM teams.
• Prepare shift reports and monitor operational issues.