Control Room Operator – DRI Plant

Role Overview

Monitor and control Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant operations via control room automation systems to achieve production and quality targets safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate DCS/PLC/SCADA control systems for rotary kilns, coolers, waste heat recovery, and off-gas systems.
• Monitor process parameters (temperatures, pressures, gas compositions, feed rates) and make realtime adjustments.
• Coordinate directly with field operators and maintenance teams during standard operations, start-ups, shutdowns, and process alarms.
• Maintain accurate operational log sheets and shift reports.

Qualifications or Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Control Room Operator in a DRI plant or metallurgical process plant.
• Hands-on operational experience with PLC/DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley).
• Strong analytical skills and practical knowledge of rotary kiln and gas processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate DCS/PLC/SCADA control systems for rotary kilns, coolers, waste heat recovery, and off-gas systems.
• Monitor process parameters (temperatures, pressures, gas compositions, feed rates) and make realtime adjustments.
• Coordinate directly with field operators and maintenance teams during standard operations, start-ups, shutdowns, and process alarms.
• Maintain accurate operational log sheets and shift reports.

Skills

• Hands-on operational experience with PLC/DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley).
• Strong analytical skills and practical knowledge of rotary kiln and gas processing operations.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Control Room Operator in a DRI plant or metallurgical process plant.
• Hands-on operational experience with PLC/DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley).
• Strong analytical skills and practical knowledge of rotary kiln and gas processing operations.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application packet 

Your application must include:

• A cover letter clearly specifying the position applied for.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant academic, technical, and professional qualifications.
• Valid ERB/EIZ credentials (where applicable).
• Contact details for three (3) professional referees.

Note: Closing Date: September 25, 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.