Lead Refractory Support Specialist

Job description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Value Added Services team as Lead Refractory Support Specialist. Summary: The Lead Refractory Support Specialist represents HarbisonWalker International at customer sites and is responsible for coordinating and leading the daily workflow of tasks executed by Refractory Installation Technicians. This position requires extensive travel to customer sites and is accountable for excellent customer service and daily communication with the customer(s). Responsibilities: - Reading and interpreting refractory lining drawings; using brick saw and bricklaying equipment to lay brick up in ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc.- handle bricks by hand for multiple hours at a time - perform plug changes, repair slide gates, etc.; teaching installation procedures to and providing guidance to correct procedures - Performing all types of refractory installation methods, including gunite, pouring, ramming, pumping, ceramic fiber and firebrick installation - Preparing ladles, furnaces, tundishes, etc for repair, relining and fabrication - Performing in service inspections, post mortem tear outs, documenting findings and reviewing with the proper HarbisonWalker In...