ENGENHEIRO ESPEC SR
Core
Senior Mechanical/Civil/Metallurgical Engineer specializing in industrial refractories for sintering furnaces, ensuring structural integrity, operational efficiency, and lifecycle cost optimization.
Role type
Senior IC Mechanical/Civil/Metallurgical Engineer (Refractories)
Builds
Production-grade refractory systems and maintenance strategies for iron ore sintering plants.
Domain
Mining / Industrial Refractories / High-Temperature Processes
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial refractory expertise, thermal simulation software, failure analysis (FMEA, RCM), SAP PM, technical specification, asset integrity management, industrial testing, benchmarking
Preferred skills
Master's in Materials Science, English (intermediate for technical reading), experience in sintering/steel/cement/high-temperature processes, knowledge of ISO/ASTM/ABNT refractory standards
Technologies
SAP PM, thermal simulation software, STRATWS, ORION
Responsibilities
Define and evolve refractory strategies for sintering furnaces; Elaborate and update refractory life maps; Evaluate refractory architecture and adherence to technical norms; Validate cold shutdown interventions with maintenance; Structure refractory inspection plans; Analyze operational data and critical failure data; Define procedures for heating, cooling, and normal operation; Monitor operational deviations impacting refractory life; Develop and qualify new refractory materials and mounting architectures; Conduct industrial tests and pilot projects for new concepts; Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement projects; Support investment decisions aligned with long-term furnace plans; Define technical parameters for condition monitoring and reliability; Support maintenance and engineering note management in corporate systems; Participate in technical routines and alignment meetings with operations and engineering; Propose innovative solutions to increase reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational safety.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC