Purpose of Position

 

Project Management including Quality Surveillance and Expediting as a part of Third party inspection of various items for various Projects. The position performs in line with the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, including the BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy

 

Major Responsibilities 

 

Visual Inspection: Check for cracks, spalling, or delamination on the ceramic lining.  Look for signs of slag penetration or erosion.  Physical Property Testing: Density and Porosity: Determine the material's density and porosity, which influence its strength and heat resistance.  Thermal Conductivity: Measure the material's ability to conduct heat, which is crucial for maintaining furnace temperature and preventing overheating.  Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: Determine the material's expansion and contraction rate under temperature changes, which is important for preventing cracks and stress buildup.  Mechanical Properties: Test the material's strength and toughness through tests like compressive strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance.  Chemical Analysis: Composition: Identify the chemical composition of the ceramic material to understand its chemical stability and resistance to chemical attack from slag and furnace atmosphere.  Slag Resistance: Assess the material's resistance to slag penetration and erosion through chemical tests and experiments.  Thermal Shock Resistance: Evaluate the material's ability to withstand rapid temperature changes without cracking or fracturing, a critical factor in blast furnace operation.  Thermal shock tests may involve cycling the material between high and low temperatures.  Microstructural Analysis: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Examine the material's microstructure to identify any defects, cracks, or slag penetration that may weaken the lining.  Wear Resistance: Evaluate the material's resistance to wear and abrasion from the movement of slag and molten iron in the furnace.  Wear resistance tests may involve exposing the material to abrasive materials or simulating blast furnace conditions.  High Alumina Bricks: Used for the hearth (bottom) and bosh (lower part) of the blast furnace, providing good resistance to slag and thermal shock.  Carbon Bricks: Used in combination with other materials, especially in the hearth, for thermal shock resistance and slag penetration resistance

 

Vendor Assessment: An audit activity on documentation & different aspects of quality control & quality assurance at vendor’s site, analysis of system of NC follow ups & effectiveness of implementation of QMS, product testing. Subsequent Vendor Rating on the basis of observations. Capacity assessment of manufacturing facilities of manufacturers for various clients. Project coordination & management: Preparation & implementation of inspection checklists. Project coordination & management for inspection of bought out items and site inspections for various Project coordination for fabricated structural parts

 

Roles & Responsibilities for HSE

 

Must comply the BV Cardinal Safety Rules in all situations.                                                                                        To comply company HSE requirements e.g. policies, Procedures, guidelines etc. and local legal requirements on HSE as applicable To take care of own health and safety as well as colleagues and others.     Immediate reporting of any shortcomings on HSE i.e. any incident, unsafe work practices / conditions to his/her immediate Line Managers. Sharing opportunities for improvement on HSE aspects.

 

Qualification, Experience & Technical Knowledge  

   

An Engineering Graduate/Diploma (Ceramic), minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of  QA/QC is a must Knowledge about methodology required for the inspection activities Should have knowledge of IS, ASTM, API (National and International code ,standard & Specification) and customer requirements