Blast Furnace Control Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Blast furnace control workers operate, monitor, and manage blast furnaces that produce steel, handling everything from raw material charging to temperature and pressure control, quality control, and safety management as a technical role.
Description
Blast furnace control workers charge raw materials such as iron ore, coke, and limestone into the blast furnace, and measure and monitor the furnace temperature, pressure, and gas composition. They sample and analyze the quality of molten iron and slag, and make fine adjustments to charging amounts and air supply volume. In emergencies, they perform shutdown operations, fire extinguishing responses, and safety measures, and participate in regular maintenance and equipment inspections in collaboration with the maintenance team. They balance efficient production and safety assurance while maintaining continuous operation.
Future Outlook
Domestic steel industry is shifting to high-value-added products and responding to environmental regulations, with advancing equipment sophistication, so the demand for blast furnace control workers is expected to remain stable. While automation progresses with the introduction of AI and IoT, the skills of on-site experienced workers will continue to be important.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Excellent observation skills / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Shift Leader → Area Manager → Production Technology Engineer → Plant Manager
Required Skills
Furnace Control Operation / Raw Material Charging Management / Safety Device and Emergency Stop Operation / Use of Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
Improvement Activities / PLC Control Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments in temperature and charging amounts greatly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of standing work in high-temperature environments, requiring physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | Rapid identification of causes and countermeasures are necessary when abnormalities occur. |
| Stress Tolerance | Work in high temperatures and pressure during emergency responses are significant. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because continuous operation is performed in collaboration with the team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and creativity is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Steel Manufacturing Technician (Grade 1, 2)
Aliases
- Blast Furnace Controller
- Blast Furnace Operator
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