Refractory Mason

Job Title:                 Mason - Refractory

Salary:                    Very Competitive

Experience:             Minimum of 3 years in Cement Refractory

Location:                 Ibese, Ogun State.

Description:

• Installation of Refractories: Skilled in installing various refractory materials to maintain optimal furnace and equipment performance.
• Welding, Cutting, and Grinding: Proficient in welding, cutting, grinding, and installing anchors.
• Preventive Maintenance: Experience in performing preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure longevity and efficiency.
• Safety Standards Compliance: Strong understanding and implementation of safety standards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring all operations meet the required quality standards.

Refractory Installation:

• Tear out and install refractory/brick materials in furnaces and equipment.
• Perform removal and installation of refractory materials into various shapes and combinations.
• Key in brick rings and perform welding, cutting, and grinding as needed.

 Material Handling:

• Install refractory products using various applications, including gunning and shotcrete.
• Interpret and understand technical drawings, such as anchor centering/pattern and brick combinations.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment like rotary guns, jackhammers, and brick saws.
• Operate equipment and machinery, including forklifts, lifts, and scissor lifts.

Job Site Preparation:

• Assist with the preparation of job sites, including moving materials and setting up staging.
• Perform fire-watching duties to ensure safety during operations.

Quality and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Maintain and enforce quality standards in all operations.
• Adhere to and promote safety requirements and compliance in all activities.

Requirement

• Minimum of SSCE or Vocational/Technical Certificate.
• 3 years’ experience in refractory masonry within steelmaking, cement, or heavy industry.
• Experience with furnace, ladle, or tundish refractory work during operations, maintenance, or shutdowns.
• Basic knowledge of refractory materials (bricks, castables, gunning mix) and installation techniques.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use tools such as trowels and brick hammers.
• Physically fit to work in high-temperature, confined environments and lift heavy materials.
• Basic safety training with strong adherence to SOPs, lockout/tagout, and hot work safety practices.
• Good problem-solving, situational awareness, and communication skills.