Research Metallurgist – Primary Steelmaking

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop scrap recipes using varied feedstocks for production trials to optimize the EAF scrap melting process.
• Establish and refine the relationship between scrap mix, flux additions, and slag chemistry to achieve consistent slag quality, optimal foaming behavior, and effective dephosphorization.
• Develop flux practices that maximize desulphurization efficiency and promote effective absorption of non-metallic inclusions during the ladle refining process.
• Optimize the use of calcium‑bearing alloys to improve modification of oxide and sulfide inclusions.

Modeling & Analytical Support

• Contribute to the development and application of numerical models for steelmaking processes and collaborate with Operations to implement model-based control strategies.
• Perform inclusion analyses using optical microscopy and SEM/EDS to support refinement of ladle practices and improvement of steel cleanliness.

Raw Material Evaluation & Technical Documentation

• Conduct raw material testing to confirm vendor material compliance with required specifications.
• Prepare detailed technical reports documenting research activities, trial findings, and recommendations.
• Stay current with technical literature, industry advancements, and academic research related to primary steelmaking; communicate relevant insights for potential process optimization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• M.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Ph.D., Sc.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Metallurgical Engineering or a related field.