Furnace Operator at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 51 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: Furnace Operator

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a Furnace Operator at African Steel Mill, you will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of furnaces crucial to the rolling mill operations.
• Reporting to the Shift In-charge or Supervisor in the Rolling Mill department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of furnaces to maintain the required temperature and pressure for rolling processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for furnace operation and maintenance.
• Maintaining the required temperature & pressure for rolling.
• Regulate the temperature of the furnace during breakdown to avoid billet sticking etc.
• Work in coordination with the repair team during furnace repair.
• Organizing necessary refractory materials bricks, mortar, tools, etc. for repair/patchwork in the furnace.
• Coordinating the operation of charging (pushing) and discharging (ejection).
• Inform any abnormality tothe Shift In-charges
• Responsible for maintaining proper discipline with the contractor and his employees.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, HSE, PPE systems, and procedures and aim at Zero accidents.
• Coordinate, set up, and implement procedures and records confirming to ISO for Rolling Mill.
• Carry out any other duty that may be assigned from time to time

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.