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 prospects 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 (India)
🏢 Sarthee Consultancy
📍 India