Tapper Operator - Ferro Silicon Plant
Summary
Operates and supervises furnace tapping for a ferro silicon plant, handling molten metal and slag while ensuring safety and maximizing metal recovery in a high-temperature industrial environment.
- Make Sure tap hole in good condition.
- Cleanliness of runner (Routine)
- Tapping area cleanliness (Spillages)
- Preparing molds/metal beds.
- Number of tapping in a shift required
- Controlling and leading tapping team.
- Maximum metal draining out properly (recovery in a shift)
- Open and Closing equipment, machine and materials readiness.
- Tap Hole repairing if required
- Always reporting any abnormal condition of tap hole continuously to Shift Incharge
- Monitor and control metal bed fines
- Crane operating and metal lifting
- Control of metal loss tapped from furnace.
- Slag rearrangement.
- Assisting other section works
- Control of unnecessary consumption
Vocational/Technical Certificate or Diploma in Metallurgical Processes, Industrial Operations, Production Operations, Mechanical, or related technical discipline.
Vocational/Technical Certificate: Minimum 3 years of experience in Ferro Silicon, ferroalloy, steel, smelting, mining, or other heavy industrial operations.
Diploma: Minimum 2 years of experience in Ferro Silicon, ferroalloy, steel, smelting, mining, or other heavy industrial operations.
Experience in furnace tapping, molten metal handling, slag handling, casting operations, or similar high-temperature industrial processes.
Experience working with Submerged Arc Furnaces (SAF), Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), ferroalloy plants, foundries, or metallurgical production facilities.
Exposure to shift-based operations, production activities, and industrial safety procedures.
Experience leading or coordinating operational activities during critical production tasks is preferred.
- Ability to safely perform furnace tapping activities, including tap hole opening and closing, in accordance with approved operating procedures.
- Ability to monitor and control molten metal and slag flow to support safe tapping operations and maximize metal recovery.
- Ability to inspect tap holes, tapping equipment, molds, metal beds, and work areas, and identify abnormal operating conditions.
- Ability to safely use tapping tools, drilling equipment, mud gun equipment, and associated accessories.
- Ability to coordinate and lead tapping activities while maintaining safe and efficient operations.
- Ability to maintain accurate operational records and promptly report abnormalities, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
- Strong adherence to Safety Standards, SOPs, permit-to-work requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and emergency procedures.
- Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills