Hard Skills
AdvancedBasic Oxygen Furnace OperationThe technical management of the conversion of liquid pig iron into steel by blowing high-purity oxygen through a lance into the molten metal.
IntermediateProcess Control Systems (SCADA/DCS)Operating and monitoring computerized interfaces to track furnace parameters such as temperature, gas flow, and pressure in real-time.
IntermediateMetallurgical AnalysisInterpreting chemical composition reports from molten metal samples to determine the required additives and slag-forming materials.
ExpertHigh-Heat Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to safety protocols for molten metal environments, including the use of specialized PPE and emergency shutdown procedures.
AdvancedPredictive Maintenance DiagnosisIdentifying abnormal sounds, vibration, or data deviations in furnace cooling systems or oxygen lances before failure occurs.