Refractory Support Specialist I

Responsibilties

• 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
• Assisting customer(s) staff with all types of refractory installation methods including gunite pouring ramming pumping ceramic fiber and firebrick installation
• Assisting customer(s) staff with cleaning and preparing ladles furnaces tundishes etc for repair relining and fabrication
• Observing product performance at customer(s) site; performing in service inspections post mortem tear outs documenting findings and reviewing with the proper HarbisonWalker International team member(s)
• Working closely with customer(s) understanding their requirements and aiding them in obtaining the optimal performance of the products; monitoring stock levels to ensure the needs of customer(s) are met; placing replacement orders with HarbisonWalker Internationals Customer Service department
• Preventive and general maintenance tasks on refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance
• Performing spare parts and equipment inventory count to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing accurate and detailed refractory reports
• Observing and promoting safety and 5S standards; complying with established facility safety policies and procedures and other regulations as applicable; participating in daily safety tool box talks and monthly trainings; maintaining a safe and clean working environment

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of the time standing walking using hands and fingers reaching climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling speaking hearing tasting or smelling; requires less than 1/3 of the time sitting.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds more than 2/3 of the time; and lifting more than 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close distance color and peripheral vision including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.
• Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of the time working near moving mechanical parts and being exposed to fumes airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of the time in wet or humid conditions in extreme heat or cold and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting in high places at risk of electrical shock and near vibration.
• Noise: Requires working in very loud conditions (over 85 decibels).