Executive - Quality Assurance

Role & responsibilities

. Technical Evaluation & Specification Analysis

• Drawings & Specs: Thoroughly review refractory lining drawings, BOQs (Bill of Quantities), and technical specifications provided by customers or EPCs.
• Design Validation: Assess the suitability of proposed refractory designs (brick layouts, monolithic linings, anchoring systems) against operational parameters like temperature profiles, chemical environment, and mechanical stress.
• Material Selection: Recommend specific refractory products (Castables, PCPF etc) based on Physical properties, thermal conductivity, abrasion resistance, CO resistance requirements etc.,

2. Customer & Consultant Liaison

• Technical Advisory: Act as the primary technical point of contact for OEMs and Consultants to justify product selections and propose value-engineering alternatives.
• Pre-bid Support: Assist the sales and estimation teams by providing technical clearances and identifying the "right-fit" products for competitive bidding.
• Gap Analysis: Identify instances where existing products do not meet project specs and provide a detailed "Technical Gap Report" to the NPD team for new product initiation.

3. Engineering Calculations & Solutions

• Thermal Modelling: Perform (or oversee) steady-state heat flow calculations to determine interface temperatures and outer shell temperatures.
• Anchor Design: Recommend appropriate anchoring systems (Y-anchors, V-anchors, etc.) and spacing based on the lining thickness and orientation.
• Failure Analysis: Assist in the technical audit of failed linings at site and suggest re-engineering solutions to enhance equipment life.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare detailed Technical Data Comparison Statements (Internal vs. Competitor/Project Spec).
• Maintain a library of global standards (ASTM, DIN, ISO, IS) relevant to refractory engineering.
• Issue formal Technical Recommendation Reports for high-value projects.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Ceramic Engineering or Materials Science.

• Experience: 5 years in Refractory Engineering, Application, or Technical Services.

• Core Competencies:

• Expertise in interpreting General Arrangement (GA) and Lining Detail drawings.

• Strong understanding of heat transfer and thermal insulation principles.

• Familiarity with various industries: Cement, Steel, Petrochemical, or Non-Ferrous.

• Soft Skills: High-level technical communication, ability to influence consultants, and analytical thinking.

• Note: Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus for reading files, though the role does not involve active drafting.