EAF Engineer

About the Role

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company is seeking an EAF Engineer to join the Melting Shop Department within the Production Division. This full-time position is based in Ras Tannurah, Eastern region, and reports directly to the Melting Shop Manager. The role is critical for the operation and management of the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Electric Arc Furnace work specifications based on material standards, manufacturing specifications, and approved melting procedures.
• Plan and manage raw materials, scrap, alloying elements, fluxes, consumables, electrodes, and tools required for EAF operations in accordance with the production schedule.
• Monitor and control EAF operating parameters including charging practices, power input, arc stability, oxygen and carbon injection, slag practice, melting temperature, tapping conditions, and melt chemistry to achieve specified metallurgical requirements.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to ensure preventive maintenance, inspection, calibration, and timely repair of EAF equipment, transformers, electrode systems, cooling systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Optimise furnace performance by improving melting efficiency, reducing power consumption, minimising electrode and refractory consumption, maximising metal yield, and reducing tap-to-tap time.
• Ensure compliance with API Spec Q1, API 20A, API 20B, ISO 9001:2015, and applicable customer quality requirements related to melting operations and process control.
• Monitor electricity consumption, electrode usage, raw material consumption, and other production costs to improve operational efficiency.
• Investigate process abnormalities, analyse melting defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate production records and analyse operational performance using ERP and MES systems to improve productivity, reduce waste, enhance traceability, and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Raw Material, Refractory, and Maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted and efficient EAF operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and housekeeping requirements throughout EAF operations.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in EAF operations or a similar industrial melting environment. Specific educational requirements were not provided, but a strong technical background is expected for this role.