Tapper Operator - Ferro Silicon Plant

• 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