Location: Saudi Arabia
Department: Melting Shop
Function: Ladle / Ingot Making
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position ID: PRO-MELT-039
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Ingot Casting Supervisor to oversee and manage Ladle Management and Ingot Making operations within the Melting Shop. The candidate will be responsible for supervising field workers, coordinating operational activities, managing materials and consumables, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining efficient ladle and ingot production operations.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and lead daily Ladle Management and Ingot Making operations.
Manage ladle operations, materials, and consumables.
Supervise field workers, including attendance and working-hour management.
Review work orders and operational instructions and ensure proper execution.
Coordinate with specialists and engineers to communicate operational requirements and resolve field-level issues.
Train and guide field workers on ladle and ingot-making procedures.
Ensure proper execution of ladle tilting and slide nozzle operations.
Supervise refractory management, slide nozzle replacement, and porous plug management.
Oversee ingot mould and sprue setting, runner brick assembly, ingot casting, and ingot stripping operations.
Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and operational procedures.
Monitor operational activities and maintain accurate work-result data in the system.
Required Experience
Minimum 10 years of combined experience in Ladle Management and Ingot Making operations.
Hands-on experience with tilting-type and slide-nozzle-type ladle management.
Experience in refractory management and slide nozzle replacement.
Experience in porous plug management.
Experience in ingot mould and sprue setting.
Experience in runner brick assembly and ingot casting.
Experience in ingot stripping operations.
Experience in ingot making involving ingots above 30 tonnes is preferred.
Additional experience in steel and iron casting is preferred.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Ladle Management Operations
Tilting-Type and Slide-Nozzle-Type Ladles
Refractory Management
Slide Nozzle Replacement (Interstop)
Porous Plug Management
Ingot Mould and Sprue Setting
Runner Brick Assembly
Ingot Casting and Stripping
Ingot Quality Control
Steel and Iron Casting
Industrial Safety Management
Educational Qualification
High School Diploma or higher.
Key Competencies
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
Ability to supervise and manage field operations.
Good understanding of refractory materials and slide nozzle systems.
Knowledge of ingot quality control.
Strong understanding of industrial safety regulations and practices.
Ability to train and guide operational teams.