Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. EAF Operation Management

- Supervise and control EAF operations to ensure stable, efficient, and protected melting cycles.
- Plan and execute the charge mix, including scrap, Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), and pig iron, as per the heat plan and grade requirements.
- Monitor and control power input, electrode regulation, oxygen blowing, and carbon injection parameters.
- Ensure proper slag control to achieve desired refining and phosphorus removal.
- Optimize tap-to-tap time, specific energy consumption, and electrode consumption to reduce operating costs.
- Monitor furnace lining, roof, and electrode performance; coordinate with refractory teams for relining or patching.
- Record heat-wise operational parameters and analyze deviations for continuous improvement.

1. Process and Metallurgical Control

- Maintain steel chemistry and temperature at tapping in coordination with LRF and VD requirements.
- Ensure deoxidation, slag formation, and addition of alloys as per metallurgical standards.
- Coordinate with the laboratory for heat sample analysis and timely corrections.
- Optimize operational parameters to reduce nitrogen content and improve steel cleanliness.
- Implement and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for EAF operation.

1. Equipment Maintenance Coordination

- Ensure proper functioning of EAF equipment including transformers, electrodes, furnace roof, shell, tilting mechanism, cooling system, burners, and lances.
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation maintenance teams for planned and unplanned maintenance.
- Plan and support furnace shutdowns, relining, and major overhauls.
- Ensure availability and reliability of auxiliary systems including fume extraction, cooling water, and power distribution.

1. Safety and Environmental Compliance

- Maintain zero-incident operations through adherence to SMS safety procedures.




- Conduct pre-start safety checks and ensure all operators follow PPE and safety SOPs.
- Manage safe handling of hot metal, scrap charging, and slag disposal operations.
- Ensure compliance with pollution control norms particularly for fume extraction and dust collection systems.
- Promote and enforce 5S and housekeeping standards in the furnace area.

1. Process Optimization and Cost Control

- Continuously monitor EAF productivity and cost performance metrics including power consumption, electrode usage, refractory consumption, and yield.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for delays, trip events, and equipment breakdowns.
- Implement process improvement and energy optimization projects using TPM, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Work on improving yield, reducing power consumption, and minimizing tap-to-tap time.

1. Coordination and Reporting

- Coordinate operations with Raw Material Handling, LRF, VD, and CCM teams for smooth heat flow.
- Ensure proper ladle scheduling and heat sequencing to avoid bottlenecks.
- Maintain accurate shift records, heat logs, and production reports.
- Participate in daily production and coordination meetings with operation and maintenance teams.

1. Team Management and Development

- Lead and supervise engineers, shift in-charges, and operators.
- Ensure proper manpower deployment for each shift and operational activity.
- Conduct training sessions on EAF operation, safety, and troubleshooting.
- Motivate the team to achieve production and safety targets.
- Evaluate team performance and promote a culture of accountability and skill enhancement.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications and Experience

- B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
- Assistant Manager: 6 to 10 years of experience in EAF operations in integrated or mini steel plants.
- Deputy Manager: 10 to 14 years of experience in EAF operation with exposure to secondary metallurgy (LRF, VD).
- Preference for experience in integrated steel plants with EAF-based steelmaking units.

📌 Deputy Manager /Assistant Manager EAF Operation (Hyderabad)
🏢 Sarthee Consultancy
📍 Hyderabad