Steel Melt Shop (SMS) Engineer at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 52 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Steel Melt Shop (SMS) Engineer

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Steel Melt Shop (SMS) processes to achieve production and quality targets.
• Supervise steel melting operations using Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Induction Furnace (IF), or Ladle Furnace (LF), as applicable.
• Optimize furnace performance, energy consumption, and production efficiency.
• Monitor raw material charging, alloy additions, and steel chemistry.
• Ensure compliance with production schedules, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate refractory maintenance and furnace turnaround activities.
• Analyse process data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to minimize downtime.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Prare production reports and maintain accurate operational records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, HND or ND in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in a Steel Melt Shop or steel manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of steelmaking processes, furnace operations, metallurgy, and quality control.
• Knowledge of EAF, Induction Furnace, Ladle Furnace, Continuous Casting, and refractory management is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic steel manufacturing environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: afolabi.ayodele@Africanindustries.com using "SMS Engineer" as the subject of the email