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Furnace Operator (Chemical)

Aliases: Metal Furnace Operator

Industry/Sector(s): Iron and Steel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks aFurnace Operator (Chemical) is expected to perform include:

• Controllingthe continuous-process furnace andrelated equipment to decompose salt cake,forming hydrogen chloride

• Startingthe salt conveyors or shovelling salt cake into furnace

• Turningthe valves to fill furnace reaction pot withsulphuric acid from supply tank

• Setting the burners, dampers, and venting to fire furnace tospecified temperature and effect liberation ofhydrogen chloride

• Using instrument readings and formulae and setting feed scales and timers forcontinuous operation

• Regulating the feed and temperature controls to maintainproduction in conformity with plantstandards

• Removing scale from furnace walls and agitating salt cake to maintain efficientproduction, using scrapers and rake

• Starting or regulatingthe speed of salt-removal device toprepare furnace for new charge

• Maintaining the log of shift production, gauge readings, andequipment failures

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• It requires one to be on their feet

• Needsto handle a team of workers

• Local travelling is not a part of this job

• Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

• Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• Companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

• Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

ITI graduate

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

• Well-versed in operating the continuous-process furnace andrelated equipment

• Understanding of machines and tools, raw materials and their processing, and equipment control

• Ability to operate and tend to furnaces

• Well-versed instarting or regulating speed ofsalt-removal device

• Proficient in understanding shift production, gauge readings, and equipment failures

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ²

• Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jhansi

• Bapatla Engineering College

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://msme.gov.in/Outcome_Budget-2007-08-SSI.pdf

http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/sido/ktdgi01x.htm

http://msme.gov.in/ssi-ar-eng-2006-07.pdf

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/trade-syllabus.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper → Technician → Furnace Operator (Chemical) → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

For candidates with experience - ₹ 29,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Iron and steel manufacturing companies across India

KEYWORDS

• Metal Furnace Operator

• Metal-Refining Furnace Operators

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3133.0200	Furnace Operator (Chemical)
ISCO 2008	3133	Chemical Processing Plant Controllers
NIC 2008	24209; 24109	Manufacture of other non-ferrous metals n.e.c; Manufacture of other basic iron and steel n.e.c
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 8
2	/ http://www.bietjhs.ac.in www.becbapatla.ac.in
3	http://www.ibef.org/industry/steel.aspx http://www.iisssc.org/industry_outlook.html
4	http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/industries/13-major-iron-and-steel-plants-of-india/19701

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