Induction Furnace Manager

Position: Induction Furnace Manager
Location: Pokhariya, Birgunj, Parsa, Narayani, Nepal
Reports to: Head – Meltshop

Role Summary

The Induction Furnace Manager owns the complete performance of the Steel Melting Shop (SMS) induction furnace operations, from heat planning to tapping, ensuring consistent achievement of production targets, optimal power consumption, and strict metallurgical quality control.
This role demands a hands-on leader capable of setting up disciplined furnace operations, stabilizing processes, and driving efficiency in a greenfield/startup plant environment. The incumbent will play a critical role in building systems, training teams, and establishing benchmarks for productivity, cost, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end induction furnace operations, including melting, refining, and tapping cycles
•  Develop and execute heat plans, tapping schedules, and furnace campaign strategies
•  Drive power panel optimization to achieve best-in-class energy consumption (kWh/tonne)
• Ensure precise alloy addition control to meet required chemistry and minimize rework
•  Oversee charge mix optimization (scrap, sponge iron, alloys) to improve yield and reduce cost
•  Manage refractory lifecycle, including lining practices, performance monitoring, and procurement
•  Coordinate closely with charge preparation, maintenance, and quality teams for seamless operations
• Lead shift scheduling, manpower deployment, and productivity management on the shop floor
•  Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and process issues affecting furnace performance
•  Establish and monitor process control parameters including temperature, slag chemistry, and melt time
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, improve yield, and stabilize operations
•  Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and incident prevention protocols
•  Maintain accurate production reporting, heat logs, and performance analysis

Technical Expertise Required

•  Strong hands-on experience in induction furnace operations (medium/high frequency)
• Deep understanding of metallurgy: scrap behavior, alloying, slag control, and temperature management
•  Proven track record in power consumption optimization (kWh/tonne reduction)
•  Expertise in refractory management, lining practices, and campaign life improvement
•  Knowledge of furnace power systems and panel operations
• Experience in charge mix design and yield improvement techniques
• Familiarity with pollution control and compliance norms in SMS operations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily induction furnace production targets
• Power consumption (kWh per tonne)
• Refractory cost per tonne and campaign life
•  Chemistry compliance rate (first-time right heats)
•  Tapping temperature accuracy
• Reduction in downtime and process deviations
• Improvement in yield and material efficiency

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• B.Tech in Metallurgy (preferred) or relevant engineering discipline
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in induction furnace operations
•  Strong experience in:
  o Refractory management
  o Charge mix optimization
  o Meltshop process control
• Prior exposure to plant setup, commissioning, or startup operations will be a strong advantage

Leadership Expectations

•  Strong shop-floor ownership with a bias for action
• Ability to build, train, and lead teams from the ground up
•  Decisive problem-solving in high-pressure production environments
•  High accountability for output, cost, quality, and safety metrics
•  Willingness to work in a startup plant setup with evolving systems and processes

What We Are Looking For

A results-driven furnace expert who doesn’t just manage operations but builds and stabilizes them—someone who understands the realities of the shop floor, can optimize every heat, and is committed to delivering consistent performance from day one.

Interested candidates may send their CV to: hr@primesteel.com.np

Subject Line: Application for Induction Furnace Manager