Electric Arc Furnace (EAF)
Operations & Reliability Engineering

Industrial-scale process engineering experience focused on maintenance, reliability, and real-time troubleshooting in steel manufacturing.

EAF Furnace

Overview

Worked on Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) systems in a high-temperature steel melting environment, focusing on process reliability, maintenance planning, and rapid failure response. This experience built strong fundamentals in real-world process engineering, decision-making under pressure, and cross-functional coordination.

1. Strategic Spare Parts Planning

Planned critical EAF spare parts inventory for a 6-month horizon by analyzing historical failure patterns and vendor lead times. Coordinated with suppliers to ensure availability of high-wear components.

  • Reduced stockout risks for electrodes and cooling components
  • Improved maintenance schedule adherence
EAF Plant

2. Live Furnace Failure Repair

Diagnosed and repaired a coolant leak during active furnace operation, preventing potential shutdown and safety risk.

  • Led a 3-person technical team
  • Executed repair under high-temperature conditions
  • Avoided significant production downtime

3. CAD-Based Retrofitting

Designed and implemented custom retrofit components for worn furnace parts using CAD and in-house machining resources.

  • Reduced repair turnaround time
  • Enabled faster on-site recovery vs external sourcing
EAF Machine

Skills & Tools

  • Process Engineering & Industrial Operations
  • Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • AutoCAD & P&ID Interpretation
  • Vendor Coordination
  • High-Temperature System Handling