Pollution Control And Furnace

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Pollution Control Operator

Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) / Production

Industry: Aluminium Alloy Manufacturing

Location: SVNA – Manufacturing Unit, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

Responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining pollution control equipment to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and workplace environmental standards during aluminium alloy manufacturing operations, including furnace operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operate and monitor pollution control equipment, including dust collectors, bag filters, and fume extraction systems connected to aluminium melting and holding furnaces.

2. Monitor emissions from furnace operations and ensure proper functioning of air pollution control systems.

3. Inspect ducts, hoods, fans, filters, furnace fume extraction points, and other pollution control equipment regularly.

4. Monitor differential pressure readings and report abnormal operating conditions.

5. Clean and replace filters as per the maintenance schedule and operating procedures.

6. Ensure proper collection, handling, and disposal of furnace dust, dross-related dust, and other process waste as per approved procedures.

7. Maintain daily operation logs, inspection records, and equipment checklists.

8. Immediately report equipment breakdowns, excessive emissions, furnace-related environmental hazards, and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

9. Follow EHS policies, PPE requirements, furnace-area safety rules, and emergency response procedures.

10. Assist the maintenance team during preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting for pollution control systems and furnace extraction equipment.

11. Support environmental inspections, audits, and statutory compliance activities.

12. Maintain cleanliness around pollution control equipment, furnace extraction points, and designated work areas.

Educational Qualification

- ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering preferred.

- Candidates with relevant industrial experience may also be considered.

Experience

- 1–3 years of experience in pollution control equipment, dust collection systems, industrial fume extraction, or furnace operations preferred.

- Experience in foundry, furnace, or metal manufacturing industries is an advantage.

Required Skills

- Basic knowledge of dust collectors, bag filters, fume extraction systems, and furnace exhaust systems.

- Ability to read pressure gauges and maintain operating records.

- Basic equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance knowledge.

- Awareness of industrial safety, furnace-area hazards, and environmental protection.

- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow shift schedules.

Reporting To

EHS Officer / Production Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor, as assigned.

Working Conditions

Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to furnace heat, dust, fumes, and noise. Appropriate PPE and safety procedures must be followed.