Summary
Kuwait Steel is seeking a Pasting Operator for its Ferro Silicon Plant in Al-Shuaiba, Kuwait. The role involves preparing and charging electrode paste, monitoring electrode consumption and condition, and supporting stable furnace operation. Duties also include inspecting equipment, keeping operational records, maintaining the work area, and coordinating with control room and shift personnel. Applicants need a technical certificate or diploma and relevant heavy-industry experience; experience with ferroalloy plants or submerged arc furnaces is preferred.
The posting
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We are looking for a talented and skilled Pasting Operator for Ferro Silicon Plant to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible to safely and efficiently perform electrode pasting activities by preparing, handling, and charging electrode paste in accordance with approved operating procedures and production requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining continuous electrode consumption, supporting stable furnace operation, and ensuring all activities are carried out in compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Prepare and charge electrode paste into the electrode casing according to the approved SOP.
- Monitor electrodes paste consumption, height, baking condition and slipping activities.
- Verifying the paste is free from contamination.
- Maintain cleanliness around electrode pasting area.
- Ready to support any section/area needed.
- Always coordinate with CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR and S.I about electrode condition.
Required Qualifications:
- Vocational/Technical Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial Operations, Metallurgical Processes,
- Industrial Maintenance, Production Operations, or a related technical discipline.
Preferred Experience:
- Vocational/Technical Certificate: Minimum 3 years of experience in Ferro Silicon, ferroalloy, steel, smelting, mining, or other heavy industrial operations.
- Diploma: Minimum 2 years of experience in Ferro Silicon, ferroalloy, steel, smelting, mining, or other heavy industrial operations.
Relevant experience may include:
- Exposure to electrode paste charging, electrode handling activities, furnace operations, or production
support activities in high-temperature industrial environments.
- Experience working in submerged arc furnaces (SAF), electric arc furnaces (EAF), ferroalloy plants, foundries, or similar process industries is preferred.
- Prior exposure to shift operations, routine inspections, shutdown activities, and industrial safety procedures is highly preferred.
- Experience working with operating procedures, inspection checklists, and equipment monitoring activities is an advantage.
Job-Specific Skills:
- Ability to safely handle, prepare, and charge electrode paste in accordance with approved operating procedures.
- Basic understanding of electrode systems, electrode paste consumption, electrode slipping concepts, and baking processes.
- Ability to monitor electrode conditions and identify abnormal operating situations such as irregular consumption, paste bridging, casing damage, or poor baking conditions.
- Ability to conduct routine inspections of electrode paste charging systems, electrode casings, and associated equipment.
- Ability to maintain accurate operational logs, inspection records, and shift reports.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Control Room Operators (CONTROL ROOM OPERATORs), Shift In-Charges, and Maintenance personnel.
- Ability to support shutdown activities and routine furnace maintenance work.
- Ability to identify and report equipment defects, operational abnormalities, and safety concerns promptly.
- Strong adherence to Safety Standards, SOPs, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work requirements, and emergency procedures.
- General understanding of Ferro Silicon production processes and submerged arc furnace (SAF) operating principles.
- Strong situational awareness, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.