Refractory Technician

**Our client based in Middelburg has a position available for a Refractory Technician in their organization.**

**Requirements**:

- N6 mechanical/electrical engineering diploma.
- 5 years’ experience in refractory installation in the steel industry.
- National Diploma in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering (Advantageous).
- 3 years’ experience in refractory installation in the steel industry (Advantageous).
- Extensive skills and knowledge of refractory installation.
- Sound understanding of OSHACT, quality and environmental standards.
- Compatibility to the Steel plant environment is critical; must be physically fit to work shifts, comfortable to work in an environment with extreme heat, dust, noise and heights.
- Must be computer literate.
- Have good communication, good planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to coach and monitor diverse teams within the Business Unit.
- Cope well under pressured situations with high attention to detail.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan daily refractory installations and achieve turnaround targets for vessels relines.
- At all times ensure that all work related to refractory installation and/or monitoring is in line with the required quality standard.
- Adhere to; relevant principles; refractory, metallurgy, safety, quality, trouble shooting and also taking agile corrective action around vessel failure.
- Effective contractor liaison associated with coaching/training team members, and accurate summary reporting.