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Repairman – Slide Gate

Job Description

Job Position : Repairman – Slide Gate

Location : Saudi Arabia

Contract : 2 Years

Job Purpose :

The Repairman – Slide Gate is responsible for preparing, inspecting, and maintaining ladles for Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) tapping to ensure seamless operations and prevent abnormalities during molten steel transfer. This role also involves maintaining hydraulic slide gate systems and purging mechanisms to facilitate smooth steel casting and enhance operational efficiency.

 Job Responsibilities :

Technical Operations :

  • Follow verbal/written instructions and use required materials/tools for executing tasks.
  • Inspect and ensure availability of consumable refractory materials, spare parts, and mechanisms, requesting arrangements when necessary.
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance of ladles, steel pots, and slag pots, removing metal and slag with oxygen lances and tools.
  • Prepare and inspect ladles (new/circulating/standby) according to SOP standards, including refractory condition, IPV purging pressure, and mechanism functionality.
  • Replace or repair refractory materials and mechanisms to maintain operational readiness.
  • Conduct maintenance of fluid control systems, tundish, and auto purging mechanisms.
  • Maintain cleanliness of machines, tools, and work areas after job completion.
  • Adhere to safety, environment, and quality protocols and report any non-compliance issues.
  • Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations without production delays.
  • Collect and finalize operational data for reporting and performance measurement.

Policies, Systems, and Procedures :

  • Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and processes to ensure a controlled and consistent work environment.

Continuous Improvement :

  • Identify and contribute to opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and adherence to global standards.

Reporting :

  • Assist in preparing accurate reports to meet departmental and organizational requirements.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) :

  • Comply with all safety, quality, and environmental protocols to maintain a healthy and safe workplace.

Related Assignments :

  • Perform additional tasks or assignments as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications : Trade Certificate or Technical Diploma in a relevant field.

Minimum Experience :

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in steelmaking plant operations.
  • Prior experience in the manufacturing or steel industry is preferred.

Job Specific Skills :

  • Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
  • Knowledge of steelmaking plant processes, specifications, and parameters.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
  • Comprehensive understanding of safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Problem-solving and teamwork skills.
  • Basic mathematical skills and technical report writing capabilities.

Job Description

Employment TermsDescription
SalarySAR 4900 and based on experience.
Place of EmploymentQatar
Period of Contract2 Years + Overtime
Working Hours/Day08 hour shift
AccommodationFree accommodation provided
TransportationProvided by the Company
Employment VisaProvided by the Company
RecruitmentFree Recruitment