Tyler Pipe - Cupola Controller

Cupola Controller

Location: Tyler, TX

Pay: $29.75/hour to $33.67/hour depending on experience

Position 1 Schedule: 1st Shift (3:00 AM - 3:00 PM); Monday–Friday

Position 2 Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 3:00 AM); Monday–Friday

What You’ll Do

Operational Control

• Monitor and regulate cupola furnace parameters, including temperature, wind rate, and slag flow, ensuring optimal conditions for production.

• Oversee the execution of start-up and shutdown procedures, including tapping, ramming, and bottom-dropping processes.

• Perform periodic inspections of tuyeres, water systems, and furnace components to ensure safe and efficient operations.

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues, including freeze-ups, power failures, and slag-related blockages.

Quality Assurance

• Perform and verify chemistry adjustments, including carbon and silicon additions, to meet iron specifications.

• Collect and analyze iron samples at 30-minute intervals to ensure consistency and quality.

• Maintain detailed records of chemistry analyses, temperature readings, and production parameters.

• Ensure proper clearance and water flow for uniform trough operation.

Coordination and Communication

• Collaborate with Cupola Operators and Supervisors to prioritize and execute production activities.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule inspections, repairs, and equipment upgrades.

• Act as a point of escalation for operational issues when the Cupola Supervisor is unavailable.

• Provide guidance to operators during emergency situations, ensuring timely resolution.

Environmental Compliance

• Continuously monitor cupola operations for compliance with environmental regulations, including emissions and waste disposal.

• Promptly alert the supervisor of any deviations, potential violations, or equipment malfunctions that could impact environmental standards.

• Assist in maintaining proper documentation and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate production logs, including chemistry adjustments, operational data, and quality control records.

• Recommend improvements to melting processes, aiming to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Participate in training sessions to stay updated on safety regulations and operational best practices.

Other Duties

• Demonstrate a dedication to safety by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering and working in the plant.

• Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly.

• Complete other duties as assigned by Cupola Supervisor or Melt Manager.