Keyword

Coke Oven Controller

Coke Oven Operator

Control Engineer

The tasks a Control man, Coke Oven is expected to perform include:

Recording meter and gauge readings and controlling the pressure and draft in coke ovens

Watching the readings of thermo-couple recorders, pressure gauges, governors, etc. and reporting irregularities to heater

Arranging for gas reversion

Checking the deposition of tar in collecting main and arranging for its cleaning

Keeping in touch with blast furnace, coke oven gas holders, booster house and other departments to maintain flow of correct volume and pressure of gas into coke ovens

Well-versed in operating the coke oven

Ability to record the readings and report irregularities

Proficient in checking working of chimney governors, foul gas governors and operating butterfly valves to prevent fluctuation of pressure inside coke oven battery

Ability to adjust and maintain gas pressure and air draft after gas reversal

Knowledge of keeping record of all pressure, draft and volume readings

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Ability to instruct Gas Man for operating gas reversal clock

Knowledge of operating butterfly valves manually, if there is no governor

Ability to arrange for cleaning spray nozzles and corks for proper flow of gases

Ability to follow instructions

Good judgement and manual dexterity

Good observation skills

Decision making skills

Dexterity of hands

Physically fit

It requires one to be on their toes

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Factories usually work for 5/6 days a week for 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from factory to factory

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
Maybe

This job is considered to be mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health risks may include standing for long hours, exposure to chemicals, oven, blowers, gas holders, etc.

Occupational hazards may include burns, lung cancer, fatigue, headache, stress, allergies, breathing problems, asthma, respiratory disorders, etc.

For freshers - INR 5,000 to INR 7,000 per month

For candidates with 1-2 years of experience or more - INR 6,000 to INR 10,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the Chemical & Petrochemical Sector in India

Global chemical market size was estimated at USD 3.9 trillion in 2013 and is expected to grow at 3-4% per annum over the next 5 years to reach USD 4.7 trillion by 2018. India currently accounts for approximately 3% of the world chemical market. The Indian chemical and petrochemical industry expanded in 2013 despite weakness in key export markets and subdued growth in the domestic market. The Indian chemical and petrochemical industry currently stands at USD 118 Bn and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% for the next five years.

Bulk chemicals form the largest sub-segment of Indian chemical industry with 40% market share whereas the specialty chemical with 19% market share is the fastest growing segment. Together, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh account for more than 50% of Gross Value Add (GVA) and Gross Output of the chemical and petrochemical industry in India.

The petrochemicals industry is a significant industry for the Indian economy. The growth of this industry is closely linked to economic growth of a country. Today, petrochemical products permeate the entire spectrum of daily use items and cover almost every sphere of life like clothing, housing, construction, furniture, automobiles, household items, agriculture, horticulture, irrigation, packaging, medical appliances, electronics and electrical etc. The Indian petrochemical market has grown at a CAGR of 11% from USD 19.3 billion in FY11 to USD 24 billion in FY13. The demand for basic petrochemicals and end products petrochemicals is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% to reach 16 mmtpa and 19.5 mn tons by FY18 respectively.

The current per capita consumption of products of chemical industry in India is about 1/10th of the world average. The low per capita consumption across industries and segments and strong growth outlook for the key end use are the key growth drivers for the chemical and petrochemical industry in India.

Chemical and petrochemical industry is human resource intensive industry and hence employs a large number of people across the world, currently the industry provides employment to about 1 million people in India. With the growing demand the manufacture and marketing of chemicals will continue to offer substantial employment opportunities both for skilled and unskilled persons. The industry also generates indirect employment for the chemicals, engineering, packaging and transport industry. With the additional emphasis on exports, there will be new opportunities in logistics and marketing as well.

Chemical and petrochemical companies across India

Towns and cities across India

Will be updated

All ITIs across India

Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGE&T), New Delhi

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore