Job Description:

A Pump Operator in a Ferro Alloys Steel Plant is responsible for monitoring and operating various pumping systems—such as water treatment plants (WTP), cooling towers, slurry pumps, and furnace hydraulic systems—to ensure continuous, protected, and productive operations. They frequently work within a steel melting shop (SMS) or power division, handling high-pressure liquids essential for machinery and furnace cooling. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Here is a detailed job description based on industrial standards in India:

Key Responsibilities
Operation & Monitoring: Operate high-pressure, submersible, or centrifugal pumps to manage water supply and cooling systems for Submerged Arc Furnaces (SAF) and other machinery.
System Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on pumps, including overhauling valves, changing seals, and replacing impellers, often requiring experience in VT or HSC pumps.
Process Efficiency: Monitor and adjust flow rates, pressures, and tank levels to meet operational requirements.
Safety & Compliance:



Ensure all machinery operates according to industrial safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
Troubleshooting: Identify abnormalities, such as unusual noise, leaks, or pressure drops, and coordinate with the mechanical maintenance team for repairs.
Record Keeping: Maintain logbooks for pump performance, water levels, chemical dosing, and maintenance activities, often tracking data through [SAP/ERP] systems. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Required Qualifications & Skills
Education: ITI in Fitter/Mechanical or equivalent trade.
Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a steel, sponge iron, or ferro alloys plant, with specific experience in pump operation or water treatment systems preferred.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of piping systems, motor controls, valves, and mechanical seals.
Shift Work: Willingness to work in 12-hour rotating shifts (day/night). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Typical Work Setting
Location: Ferr

📌 Pump Operator Ferro Alloys For Steel Manufacturing Raipur (India)
🏢 Vinayak Outsourcing Works
📍 India