Head of Department

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Jindal Steel is an industrial powerhouse with a dominant presence in the steel, mining, and infrastructure sectors. With an investment of USD 12 billion globally, the company continually enhances its capacity utilization and efficiency, driving towards a self-reliant India.

We produce economical and efficient steel and power through backward and forward integration. Our product portfolio spans across the steel value chain — from the widest flat products to a full range of long products and rails. Today, we proudly export to 22+ countries worldwide.

We are hiring for the following role : Head of Central Refractory

Role Purpose

To lead and manage the refractory function in the steel plant, ensuring reliable refractory performance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement to support uninterrupted operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Planning

• Formulate and implement refractory strategies for SMS, LF, BOF/EAF, CCM, and other plant units like BF, LDP, Mills, Power plant.
• Plan refractory requirement (monthly, quarterly, annual) in alignment with production targets.
• Develop vendor strategy (indigenous and global suppliers) to ensure quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency.

2. Operations Management

• Supervise refractory installation, gunning, ramming, and relining activities across furnaces, ladles, tundishes, and other equipment.
• Monitor refractory consumption, wear patterns, and campaign life of critical vessels (BOF/EAF, LF, RH, CCM tundish).
• Coordinate with Production & Maintenance teams to minimize downtime due to refractory issues.

3. Technical & Performance Monitoring

• Analyze refractory performance data (consumption per ton of steel, ladle life, furnace lining performance).
• Introduce best practices and innovative technologies (pre-cast shapes, monolithics, advanced lining designs).
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective measures for refractory breakdowns.
• Benchmark performance against industry standards.

4. Cost & Inventory Control

• Optimize refractory cost per ton of steel without compromising quality.
• Control inventory levels, ensure timely procurement, and prevent stock-outs or overstocking.

5. People Management

• Lead, train, and develop refractory engineers, supervisors, and contract workforce.
• Ensure strict compliance to safety and housekeeping practices in refractory yards and during relining jobs.
• Drive skill development for in-house refractory maintenance teams.

6. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and statutory guidelines during refractory handling, storage, and usage.
• Implement safe working procedures for hot repair and relining jobs.

Qualification & Experience

• Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Ceramic Engineering / Metallurgy

Experience: 15–20 years of refractory management in steel plant operations (BOF/EAF, LF, CCM)