Furnace Operator

2 weeks ago

Conroe, Texas, United States Hertha Metals Full time
Job Description

About Hertha Metals, Inc.

We're a pioneering company that's changing the game in the steel industry. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives us to develop cutting-edge technologies that reduce carbon emissions and promote a greener future.

As a Furnace Operator at Hertha Metals, you'll play a vital role in our mission to transform the steel sector. You'll be responsible for operating and maintaining our state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring the reliability and functionality of various systems, and collaborating with our team to achieve production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safeguard the reliability and functionality of various equipment in the field, including feeders, transformers, rectifiers, exhausters, water cooler piping, furnace shell, valves, relief devices, metal, and slag launders.
  • Ensure precise feeding of ore/concentrate, flux, and reductant into the furnace, while meticulously recording manual data for process control and monitoring. This includes temperature measurement and adjustment, loading vessels, and manually filling hoppers or bins with ore, flux, and reductant.
  • Promptly identify and report any malfunctions or observed faults in the field to the plant supervisor and control room technician. Collaborate with mechanical or instrumentation electrician technicians, as well as the supervisor and junior engineer, to implement corrective measures.
  • Accurately record metal and slag tapping temperatures, start and end times of tapping, flow rates of metal and slag, tap numbers, weights of tapped metal and slag, and the usage of accessories and tools during tapping. Additionally, record cooling water flow rates and outlet temperatures of each rotameter.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and promptly report them to the smelter metallurgical technician for decision-making on corrective actions.
  • Operate material handling and transportation equipment, such as cranes and conveyors, to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Conduct minor repairs on equipment and perform routine maintenance tasks. Identify and address minor defects in equipment as necessary.
  • Monitor equipment integrity to ensure optimal functionality and achievement of production goals.
  • Assist mechanical technicians during regular maintenance activities on furnaces or other production equipment to ensure efficient operation.
  • Monitor sensors used for controlling carbon monoxide and air pollution emissions from the furnace, including scrubbers that remove sulfur dioxide from emissions.

Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is a minimum requirement for metal furnace operators.
  • A two-year associate degree in a technical field, such as industrial maintenance or process technology will be preferred.
  • 2 years experience working in smelting environment preferred.
  • The ability to clearly communicate and present status, action, recommendations, and other technical information at all levels.
  • Knowledge of smelting process.
  • Basic computer, reading, and writing skills.
  • Must have great communication skills.
  • Must possess mechanical skills to understand how to operate and maintain equipment.

Certifications & Licenses:

  • Forklift driving license preferred, but not required.
  • Material transportation and handling licenses required.
  • Hazardous and gas handling training certificates required. Location: on-site at facility in Conroe, Texas just outside of HoustonHertha Culture: Inspired by the work and character of the late Hertha Ayrton, we are pioneers, innovators, and risk-takers who are mission driven towards changing the world. We are:
    • Committed- having a level of enthusiasm to do what it takes to get the job done; we are decisive and aggressively focused on our tasks, all while maintaining professional and social ethics.
    • Efficient – we don't have purposeless meetings that drag on
    • Ambitious- Proving that what others say is impossible, is in fact possible
    • Inclusive - Valuing each team member's own perspectives and set of unique experiences that they bring to the table – everyone's voices are heard.
    • Curious - Being curious, productive and innovative.
    • Passionate - Working hard not because we have to, but because we are committed to our mission and enjoy our work.
    What we offer:
    • Competitive compensation package based on expertise. Compensation is increased on yearly basis in proportion to the amount of effort put into Hertha and the results you obtained
    • Stock: ownership in a funded company that is innovating in a trillion-dollar industry
    • Paid + unpaid parental leave after 1 year at the company (12 weeks paid, with flexible working style to transition after parental leave such as part-time remote working)
    • Flexible working style: as long as you get the job done, we are flexible with remote working on days that you don't need to be in the lab or at the pilot facilities
    • Growth: our team is comprised of people with a growth mindset and we want to help you achieve your future career goals accordingly
    • Time off: we have mandatory time off. This is a fast-paced startup company working in one of the most exciting sectors and the last thing we want is our valuable team members to burn out.
    Hertha Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We firmly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. In fact, we uniquely hold our shareholders and board members to higher standards than a majority of companies. All employment decisions at Hertha Metals are based on the expertise that the position calls for, without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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