Supervisor, Service

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services Team as Supervisor, Service.

Summary

The Supervisor, Service supervises refractory installation personnel and participates in installation of refractory materials for the steel industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation of refractories in vessels.
• Participate in the installation of refractories.
• Provide periodic reports on activities and occurrences at site.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of on-site machinery.
• Interview prospective employees and train employees in installation methods.Maintain positive customer impression of our products and company.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and high level of expertise in refractory installation in a mini-mill environment particularly relating to steel ladles, electric furnace and tundishes. Understanding of steelmaking process.
• Requires four (4) – six (6) years of refractory installation experience or equivalent construction or manufacturing experience considered.
• Requires two plus (2+) years of people supervision or equivalent experience.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity:  Requires between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time talking or hearing; and less than 1/3 of the time standing, walking, sitting, using hands/fingers to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Lifting:  Requires lifting up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
• Vision: Requires close, distance, color and peripheral vision, including depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Environment: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time spent in an environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, working near moving mechanical parts, working in high places, in outdoor weather conditions, in extreme heat, with risk of electrical shock, and exposure to vibration.
• Noise:  Requires exposure to loud noise.