Refractory Support Specialist II

About the role

The Refractory Support Specialist II uses their specialized knowledge of HarbisonWalker Internationals product portfolio to represent the company as an on-site and first call technical liaison servicing two or more accounts. The Refractory Support Specialist II will work directly with internal Customer Service and Sales Representatives to provide customer(s) with the most cost-effective product to fit their needs and establish HarbisonWalker International as the product of choice. This position is a labor-intensive job, assisting the customer(s) in lining, relining and repairing furnaces, ladles, and tundishes.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings
• Using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick up in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc.; handling bricks by hand for multiple hours at a time; performing plug changes and repairing slide gates
• Teaching installation procedures to and providing guidance on correct procedures
• Assisting customer(s) staff with all types of refractory installation methods, including gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation
• Assisting customer(s) staff with cleaning and preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication
• Observing product performance at customer(s) site; performing in‑service inspections, post‑mortem tear outs, documenting findings and reviewing with the proper HarbisonWalker International team member(s)
• Working closely with customer(s), understanding their requirements and aiding them in obtaining the optimal performance of the products; monitoring stock levels to ensure the needs of customer(s) are met; placing replacement orders with HarbisonWalker Internationals Customer Service department
• Performing preventive and general maintenance tasks on refractory equipment; documenting the preventative maintenance
• Performing spare parts and equipment inventory count to ensure site specific standards are maintained; completing accurate and detailed refractory reports
• Observing and promoting safety and 5’S standards; complying with established facility safety policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; participating in daily safety tool box talks and monthly trainings; maintaining a safe and clean working environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED