Lead Refractory Support Specialist

Calderys Career Opportunities • Osceola, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Refractory Support Specialist represents HarbisonWalker International at customer sites and is responsible for coordinating and leading the daily workflow of tasks executed by Refractory Installation Technicians. This position requires extensive travel to customer sites and is accountable for excellent customer service and daily communication with the customer(s).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to safely use brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick
• Requires working knowledge of refractory lined units
• Ability to operate a jib crane and ensure the rigging of the load is correct
• Ability to safely operate a forklift
• Ability to safely operate various hand and electrical tools
• Ability to read, understand and work in conformity with work orders, as directed
• Ability to detect and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment
• Organized individual with emphasis on quality and the ability to meet deadlines
• Requires fundamental computer skills, experience in excel a plus
• Requires four plus (4+) years of refractory installation experience or equivalent construction or manufacturing experience considered. In lieu of refractory experience, the Lead Refractory Support Specialist requires two plus (2+) years of people supervision or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick up in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc.- handle bricks by hand for multiple hours at a time - perform plug changes, repair slide gates, etc.; teaching installation procedures to and providing guidance to correct procedures
• Performing all types of refractory installation methods, including gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation
• Preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication
• Performing in service inspections, post mortem tear outs, documenting findings and reviewing with the proper HarbisonWalker International team member(s)
• Performing preventive and general maintenance tasks on tools and refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance
• Performing spare parts and tools and product inventory counts to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing detailed inventory and usage reports at the end of shift; meeting deadlines
• Collaborating with customer(s) to determine and schedule what jobs need to be completed and create workflow prioritization to complete schedule; making decisions on refractory installation when needed
• Observing and promoting safety and 5’S standards; complying with established facility safety policies and procedures, and other regulations as applicable; participating in daily safety tool box talks; maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees