1.

Shift

Operations

- Lead and monitor day-to-day shift operations of BOF slag processing and MRP equipment.

- Ensure continuous and secure processing of BOF slag as per production requirements & targets.

- Monitor slag feeding, crushing, screening, magnetic separation, metal recovery, and material dispatch operations.

- Ensure proper handling and segregation of recovered metallics, processed slag, and rejects.

2.

Metal

Recovery & Process Optimization

- Maximize recovery of metallic iron from BOF slag while maintaining required slag quality.

- Monitor feed characteristics, processing parameters, screen performance, magnetic separation efficiency, and material yields.

- Analyze metal recovery, slag generation, metallic losses, and process deviations.

- Identify opportunities to improve recovery, throughput, energy consumption, and operating cost.

3. Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

- Monitor operational condition of crushers, screens, conveyors, magnetic separators, feeders, pumps, dust-control systems, and other MRP equipment.

- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical teams for breakdowns and planned maintenance.

- Ensure timely reporting and follow-up of equipment abnormalities.

- Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.

- Ensure proper equipment start-up, shutdown, isolation, and emergency response procedures.

4. Safety & Environment

- Ensure strict compliance with plant safety rules, SOPs, work permits, and PPE requirements.

- Conduct shift safety briefings/toolbox talks and ensure safe working practices.

- Identify and control hazards related to slag processing, heavy equipment, conveyors, dust, moving machinery, and material handling.

- Ensure housekeeping standards across the slag-processing area.





- Monitor dust suppression and environmental-control systems.

- Report istops, near misses, unsafe conditions, and incidents and implement corrective actions.

5.

Manpower

Management

- Supervise operators, technicians, contract manpower, and other shift personnel.

- Allocate manpower according to operational requirements.

- Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity, and adherence to SOPs.

- Train and coach operators on process operation, equipment handling, and safety.

- Ensure effective shift handover and communication between incoming and outgoing teams.

6.

Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs)

- BOF slag processing throughput

- Metallic iron recovery percentage

- Recovered metallic yield and quality

- MRP plant availability

- Crusher/screen/magnetic separator utilization

- Unplanned downtime

- Slag quality and material utilization

- Safety performance and near-miss reporting

- Housekeeping and environmental compliance

- Shift manpower productivity Qualifications

Qualification

- Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Mining, or related engineering discipline.

- Relevant experience in steel plant operations, BOF slag processing, slag handling, metal recovery, or material-processing plants.

- Experience with heavy-duty crushing, screening, conveying, and magnetic separation systems is preferred.

Experience

- Typically 5-10 years of relevant experience, with shift-handling experience preferred.

- Experience in BOF slag processing/MRP or steel plant slag management will be an advantage.

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📌 Shift Lead (BOF) (Jajpur)
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