Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
- Manage smooth and protected operation of LRF and VD equipment for secondary refining of molten steel.
- Control temperature, alloy additions, slag composition, and stirring parameters to meet chemical and inclusion requirements.
- Monitor argon purging, vacuum cycles, and degassing duration as per specific grade standards.
- Plan and coordinate ladle movement between EAF, LRF, VD, and Caster to minimize heat loss and delays.
- Achieve production goals optimally managing power consumption, electrode usage, and ferro-alloy application.
- Maintain accurate recording and analysis of heat-wise operational parameters including power-on times, cycle durations, and deviations.
- Ensure metallurgical standards in steel chemistry and cleanliness including inclusion control, desulphurization, and hydrogen removal.
- Liaise closely with Quality Control laboratories for timely sample testing and corrective actions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for LRF and VD operations.
- Coordinate with Mechanical,



Electrical, and Instrumentation teams to maintain equipment reliability and availability.
- Monitor and maintain critical systems such as power supply, vacuum pumps, transformers, ladle tilting, roof movement, and alloy feeding systems.
- Report and resolve equipment abnormalities; support maintenance shutdowns and reliability improvements.
- Adhere strictly to safety policies including PPE use, hot metal handling, and pre-job safety checks.
- Maintain cleanliness and manage proper refractory handling in working areas.
- Comply with environmental regulations regarding fume extraction, dust collection, and slag disposal.
- Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities in process efficiency and cost reduction.
- Participate in root cause analyses for process delays, power trips, heat rejections, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead or contribute to continuous improvement projects

📌 Deputy Manager (Delhi)
🏢 Sarthee Consultancy
📍 Delhi