Refractory Technician

Our client based in Middelburg has a position available for a Refractory Technician in their organization. 

Requirements: 

• N6 mechanical/electrical engineering diploma.
• 5 years’ experience in refractory installation in the steel industry. 
• National Diploma in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering (Advantageous). 
• 3 years’ experience in refractory installation in the steel industry (Advantageous).
• Extensive skills and knowledge of refractory installation.
• Sound understanding of OSHACT, quality and environmental standards.
• Compatibility to the Steel plant environment is critical; must be physically fit to work shifts, comfortable to work in an environment with extreme heat, dust, noise and heights. 
• Must be computer literate.
• Have good communication, good planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to coach and monitor diverse teams within the Business Unit.
• Cope well under pressured situations with high attention to detail. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan daily refractory installations and achieve turnaround targets for vessels relines.
• At all times ensure that all work related to refractory installation and/or monitoring is in line with the required quality standard.
• Adhere to; relevant principles; refractory, metallurgy, safety, quality, trouble shooting and also taking agile corrective action around vessel failure.
• Effective contractor liaison associated with coaching/training team members, and accurate summary reporting.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.