Ceramic Engineer (Refractory) - Dhanbad

Purpose of Position

• Project Management including Quality Surveillance and Expediting as a part of Third party inspection of various items for various Projects.
• The position performs in line with the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, including the BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy

Major Responsibilities 

• Visual Inspection:
• Check for cracks, spalling, or delamination on the ceramic lining. 
• Look for signs of slag penetration or erosion. 
• Physical Property Testing:
• Density and Porosity: Determine the material's density and porosity, which influence its strength and heat resistance. 
• Thermal Conductivity: Measure the material's ability to conduct heat, which is crucial for maintaining furnace temperature and preventing overheating. 
• Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: Determine the material's expansion and contraction rate under temperature changes, which is important for preventing cracks and stress buildup. 
• Mechanical Properties: Test the material's strength and toughness through tests like compressive strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance. 
• Chemical Analysis:
• Composition: Identify the chemical composition of the ceramic material to understand its chemical stability and resistance to chemical attack from slag and furnace atmosphere. 
• Slag Resistance: Assess the material's resistance to slag penetration and erosion through chemical tests and experiments. 
• Thermal Shock Resistance:
• Evaluate the material's ability to withstand rapid temperature changes without cracking or fracturing, a critical factor in blast furnace operation. 
• Thermal shock tests may involve cycling the material between high and low temperatures. 
• Microstructural Analysis:
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Examine the material's microstructure to identify any defects, cracks, or slag penetration that may weaken the lining. 
• Wear Resistance:
• Evaluate the material's resistance to wear and abrasion from the movement of slag and molten iron in the furnace. 
• Wear resistance tests may involve exposing the material to abrasive materials or simulating blast furnace conditions. 
• High Alumina Bricks:
• Used for the hearth (bottom) and bosh (lower part) of the blast furnace, providing good resistance to slag and thermal shock. 
• Carbon Bricks:
• Used in combination with other materials, especially in the hearth, for thermal shock resistance and slag penetration resistance

• Vendor Assessment: An audit activity on documentation & different aspects of quality control & quality assurance at vendor’s site, analysis of system of NC follow ups & effectiveness of implementation of QMS, product testing. Subsequent Vendor Rating on the basis of observations. Capacity assessment of manufacturing facilities of manufacturers for various clients.
• Project coordination & management:

• • Preparation & implementation of inspection checklists.
  • Project coordination & management for inspection of bought out items and site inspections for various
  • Project coordination for fabricated structural parts

Roles & Responsibilities for HSE

• Must comply the BV Cardinal Safety Rules in all situations.                                                                                       
• To comply company HSE requirements e.g. policies, Procedures, guidelines etc. and local legal requirements on HSE as applicable
• To take care of own health and safety as well as colleagues and others.    
• Immediate reporting of any shortcomings on HSE i.e. any incident, unsafe work practices / conditions to his/her immediate Line Managers.
• Sharing opportunities for improvement on HSE aspects.

Qualification, Experience & Technical Knowledge  

• An Engineering Graduate/Diploma (Ceramic), minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of  QA/QC is a must
• Knowledge about methodology required for the inspection activities
• Should have knowledge of IS, ASTM, API (National and International code ,standard & Specification) and customer requirements