Shift In Charge- DRI - Operations

Role & responsibilities

Position Title: Shift In charge DRI Kiln Operations

Department: Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)

Job Purpose

To drive operational excellence, ensure thermal and mechanical stability of rotary kilns, manage material flows, and maintain seamless coordination across raw material handling, byproduct processing, and downstream steelmaking units while adhering to safety and quality standards.

1. Operational

Monitor kiln temperature profile and coal injection

Control kiln RPM, feed rate, air settings

Monitor accretion build up and take preventive action

Maintain day bin stock levels

RCA for breakdown and quality issues

Coordinate with RMHS and Stores

Manage DRI dispatch to BF & SMS

By-product handling (char, dolochar)

Ensure safety during shutdown and refractory jobs

2. KPIs

• Stable kiln operation hours
• Quality deviation cases
• Feed loss %
• Stock reconciliation accuracy
• Breakdown analysis closure time

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Metallurgy, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience: 515 years of direct shift-handling experience in Rotary Kiln DRI / Sponge Iron plants.

• Technical Skills:

• In-depth understanding of coal-based direct reduction kinetics.

• Practical knowledge of shell air blower balancing, bed temperature profile management, and accretion control.

• Strong familiarity with refractory lining installation, drying schedules, and shutdown management.

• Soft Skills: Quick decision-making under high-temperature emergency conditions, team leadership, cross-departmental coordination, and problem-solving capability.