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Furnace Man, Reveraberatory, Pulverised Coal Fired

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Industry/Sector(s): Iron and Steel

JOB DESCRIPTION

The tasks a Furnaceman Reverberate, Pulverized Coal Fired is expected to perform include:

• Operating the pulverized coal fired reverberatory furnace for melting iron or steel for heavy castings

• Controlling the blast and temperature by means of valves and blowers

• Supervising and controlling charging of furnace by watching flame and atmospheric condition of side chamber

• Maintaining record of reading of various meters and changes condition of furnace accordingly

• Drawing our samples of metals and slag and getting them analyzed periodically

• Refining the metal by adding Ferro alloys to melting metals

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• It needs one to be on their toes

• Need not handle a team

• Local travelling is not a part of this job role

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

• Work from home option is not available

Working hours

• Working hours are 10/12 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. 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

Vocational degree

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in arranging the setting of furnace

• Well-versed in supervising and controlling charging of furnace by watching flame and atmospheric condition in side chamber

• Knowledge of refining metal by adding Ferro alloys to melting metals

• Proficient in recording reading of various meters and changes furnace condition by controlling feeding of pulverized coal and blast

• Knowledge of drawing out samples of metals and slag at intervals and getting them analyzed

• Proficient in supervising furnace repairs

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Ability to do chemical analysis of samples

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/details-of-designated-trades-with-trade-syllabus.php

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper → Furnaceman Reverberate, Pulverized Coal Fired → Process Supervisor → Process Manager

Transfer option

• India: Yes

• Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

For freshers - ₹ 8,000 to ₹ 12,500 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Iron and steel companies across India

KEYWORDS

Furnaceman Reverberate, Pulverized Coal Fired

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3135.2600	Furnace Man, Reveraberatory, Pulverised Coal Fired
ISCO 2008	3135	Metal Production Process Controllers
NIC 2008	24319	Manufacture of other iron and steel casting and products thereof
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 8
2	http://www.ibef.org/industry/steel.aspx http://www.cci.in/pdfs/surveys-reports/iron-and-steel-industry-in-india.pdf http://www.iisssc.org/industry_outlook.html

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