Refractory Specialist

Category:

Engineering

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Reference:

BH-381091

Refractory Specialist

Design, troubleshoot, and seek opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation of the Midrex refractory systems for the installation and operation of Direct Reduced Iron making plants and new technology initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Refractory Specialist will not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Design refractory linings for Midrex equipment, furnaces, ductwork, and heat exchangers including basic engineering, and detailed design.
• Provide technical advisory support for new refractory installations and repairs during plant shutdowns.
• Assist plants in evaluating refractory applications and solutions.
• Utilize CAD software to create mechanical and refractory drawings for the basic and detailed engineering of refractory systems.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Inventor software and related Autodesk products.
• Take conceptual designs, sketches, and ideas from engineers and designers to develop the details necessary for a complete, engineered drawing package capable of being used for purchasing, erection in the field, and design analysis.
• Support other engineering disciplines with the layout of ductwork and interfaces with refractory systems.
• Travel to refractory vendors to perform inspections, testing, and verify adherence to designs.
• Travel on field assignments to support new project refractory installations and plant shutdowns.
• Perform checking of refractory and ductwork drawings for consistency with conceptual ideas, design, and sketches.
• Assist senior refractory specialist by suggesting design changes that might improve the desired results of the design.
• Assist with refractory Requisitions, Specifications, Quality Documents, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, and other technical documents as required to carry out departmental tasks and functions.
• Work as a teammate with all company departments and employees in all assignments. Work toward building consensus on all assignments by finding solutions which meet the best interests of all parties involved.

• Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft and Autodesk products.
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and Inventor or equivalent software.
• Basic knowledge of refractory materials, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Multi-task while meeting schedule and deliverable deadlines.
• Willingness to stay for extended periods at a plant site.

• Advanced 3D modeling skills and the use of Vault.
• Perform mechanical and heat transfer calculations for refractory applications.
• Experience with the selection of refractory materials based on process requirements.
• Coordinate design schedules with engineers.
• Experience in the design, inspection, and Non-Destructive Examination of welded joints per ASME code.
• Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and developing lists for engineering.
• International travel experience.
• Industrial plant experience.
• Direct Reduction and/or steel industry experience.

• Associate degree in a mechanical or ceramics discipline, or a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in refractory design and field installation.

• 10% - 50% International and Domestic based upon project demands and periodically more during specific project stages.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move around an industrial plant site, including climbing inside and around equipment.