The Pulpit Operator is responsible for controlling and monitoring steel production processes from the central control room (pulpit). This role ensures smooth and efficient operation of equipment such as rolling mills, continuous casting machines, or furnaces while maintaining safety and quality standards. The operator adjusts process parameters, monitors production data, and coordinates with on-ground personnel to optimize plant performance.
Operate and control rolling mills, furnaces, or casting machines from the pulpit using HMI/SCADA systems.
Communicate with on-ground operators, maintenance teams, and quality inspectors to ensure seamless production flow.
Adjust speed, temperature, pressure, and other process parameters to maintain production efficiency and product quality.
Monitor alarms and emergency signals, take corrective actions, and initiate emergency shutdowns when required.
Ensure product specifications are met by continuously monitoring process data and identifying defects.
Maintain accurate records of process parameters, production output, downtime, and incidents.
Diagnose minor equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance for quick resolution.
Monitor power consumption and optimize operational settings to reduce energy costs.
Provide detailed shift reports and communicate key operational details to the next shift
Participate in process improvement initiatives and suggest optimizations for better efficiency
Understanding of rolling, melting, casting, or finishing operations in a steel plant
Experience in controlling industrial processes using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) or SCADA systems.
Ability to fine-tune operational parameters to improve productivity and quality.
Knowledge of industrial safety protocols, emergency shutdown procedures, and hazard mitigation.
ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Minimum 1 year working experience/relevant experience, GCC experience is a plus
Power International Holding (PIH) is a diversified business conglomerate with global reach, structured into six core groups:
Energy, Concessions & Construction
Industries & Services
Telecommunication & Technology
Agriculture & Food Industries
Real Estate
Lifestyle: Hospitality, Entertainment & Catering
Our commitment to sustainable growth is reinforced by a structured approach to resource allocation and centralized functional support, enabling agility and continuous development across sectors. Each group operates with focused specialization while contributing to PIH’s overarching strategy of delivering long-term value.
Through a culture of excellence and collaboration, PIH harnesses the collective strength of its leadership teams, ensuring that each business flourishes while advancing economies and communities. This synergistic model allows PIH to maintain its distinctiveness as a group while driving sustained impact on both a local and global scale.
