Melting and Casting Process Engineer Resume Dae Cain Melting and Casting Process Engineer (205) 555-1846 dae.cain@example.com linkedin.com/example/daecain Birmingham, AL 35203 STRENGTHS EAF Troubleshooting Compared heat histories with floor observations, then converted findings into practical furnace changes operators could sustain. Clean Steel Practice Reviewed alloy recovery, slag behavior, and stirring results; cleaner heats became a shared focus across shifts. Cross Functional Support Worked directly with maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations when equipment or chemistry disrupted production. Process Data Use Turned heat level records into clear improvement trials. Colleagues sought guidance when recurring variation needed a closer look. Safety Leadership Reinforced safe practices and housekeeping during floor response, especially when urgent production pressure tested routines. SKILLS EAF Steelmaking LMF Operations Process Control Troubleshooting Data Analysis Furnace Chemistry Power Optimization Burner Profiles Oxygen Practices Clean Steel Practices Alloy Recovery Slag Control Desulfurization Argon Stirring Inclusion Control LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Beginner 10 MY CAREER 10.1 Years Senior Melt Shop Process Engineer at Summit Forge Steel (3.3 Years) Melt Shop Process Engineer at Blue Ridge Metals (2.8 Years) Metallurgical Process Engineer at Cumberland Specialty Steel (2 Years) Associate Metallurgical Engineer at Great Lakes Mini Mill (2 Years) SUMMARY Melting and casting process engineer with eight years of hands on steelmaking experience across EAF and LMF operations in high volume melt shops. Metallurgical engineering training supports process control , furnace chemistry , power input, oxygen practice, burner profiles , clean steel methods, refractory performance, troubleshooting, and production data analysis . Converts heat level data and floor observations into practical operating improvements that support process consistency, energy efficiency, steel cleanliness, productivity, and product quality. Provides urgent floor support and works closely with operators, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams on production challenges. Leads disciplined trials, follows results through implementation, reinforces safe work practices, and maintains housekeeping standards across demanding melt shop environments. EXPERIENCE Senior Melt Shop Process Engineer Summit Forge Steel June 2023 - Present Birmingham, AL Owns technical support for EAF and LMF operations, translating heat data, floor observations, refractory findings, and quality results into operating improvements. Leads cross functional troubleshooting, production response, process trials, and daily coordination with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams. Stabilized EAF and LMF practices through heat data review and direct floor troubleshooting support. Refined power input , burner profiles, oxygen practices , and furnace chemistry using heat history comparisons. Strengthened clean steel practice through alloy sequencing, recovery review, slag control , and argon stirring . Traced steel cleanliness excursions across melt and ladle stages with quality and operations partners. Prioritized trials using process trends, refractory observations, and energy data to balance production outcomes. Provided urgent floor support while reinforcing safety procedures and disciplined housekeeping standards. Melt Shop Process Engineer Blue Ridge Metals August 2020 - May 2023 Chattanooga, TN Supported EAF and LMF steelmaking across multiple grades, combining process control records with operator observations and laboratory results. Led structured troubleshooting and documented operating changes that improved repeatability, clean steel performance, and shift level adoption. Maintained stable EAF and LMF practices across multiple grades through process control review. Built heat level analyses linking electrical input, oxygen use, burner operation, chemistry, and tap conditions. Improved alloy recovery consistency by reviewing addition timing, bath conditions, and chemistry results. Supported cleaner steel through slag behavior review, desulfurization analysis, argon stirring, and inclusion control . Resolved equipment related metallurgical issues through structured troubleshooting with maintenance and engineering. Sustained successful operating changes across shifts through documented trials and clear acceptance criteria. Metallurgical Process Engineer Cumberland Specialty Steel July 2018 - July 2020 Nashville, TN Provided floor based metallurgical support for EAF production and LMF treatment, connecting furnace conditions, chemistry, quality results, and refractory observations. Prepared controlled improvement work and responded to urgent technical issues while supporting safe daily melt shop operations. Monitored furnace chemistry , timing, energy inputs, and operating conditions during daily EAF support. Isolated process variation through heat record and quality result analysis before controlled improvement trials. Supported oxygen and burner adjustments by comparing furnace performance, chemistry, and production consistency. Connected refractory wear patterns with process conditions through inspections and maintenance review. Strengthened LMF control through ladle treatment, alloy recovery , and chemistry conformance review. Reinforced safe work practices and housekeeping during daily floor support and urgent issue response. Associate Metallurgical Engineer Great Lakes Mini Mill June 2016 - June 2018 Fort Wayne, IN Supported EAF production through supervised heat data collection, operating history review, trial documentation, and floor observation. Built early expertise in furnace chemistry , energy use, refractory behavior, troubleshooting, and cross functional melt shop communication. Collected and interpreted EAF heat data alongside experienced operators and metallurgists. Tracked chemistry, electrical energy, oxygen use, tap conditions, and cycle observations for stable patterns. Prepared troubleshooting summaries linking operating conditions with laboratory chemistry and production records. Supported controlled EAF trials through baseline data, parameter documentation, and post trial comparisons. Developed refractory knowledge through inspections and operating history review with maintenance personnel. Built floor credibility through technical follow up and disciplined adherence to safety expectations. PROJECTS Clean Steel Practice Improvement 2024 Reviewed alloy recovery, slag control, desulfurization, argon stirring, and inclusion results to support cleaner steel and more consistent downstream quality. EAF Energy and Refractory Review 2022 Converted furnace power, oxygen, burner, refractory, and heat history data into practical operating recommendations for process stability and energy efficiency. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by melt shop leadership for dependable technical support during urgent EAF and LMF production issues. Selected to lead cross functional process trials involving operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams. Earned sustained operator trust through clear troubleshooting guidance and consistent floor presence. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering Missouri University of Science and Technology GPA: 0 2016 Rolla, MO Coursework: Steelmaking, Physical Metallurgy, Thermodynamics, Process Control CERTIFICATIONS OSHA 30 Hour General Industry 2024 AIST Steelmaking Safety Training 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS Steelmaking Furnaces: EAF, LMF, electric arc furnace EAF Operating Practice: Power input, burner profiles, oxygen practices LMF Treatment: Alloy additions, alloy recovery, ladle treatment Clean Steel Methods: Slag control, desulfurization, inclusion control Process Control: Heat records, operating data, chemistry tracking Metallurgical Analysis: Furnace chemistry, steel cleanliness, quality results Gas and Energy Systems: Argon stirring, oxygen use, electrical energy Refractory Engineering: Refractory performance, wear inspections, furnace history Quality and Testing: Laboratory chemistry, product quality, chemistry conformance Improvement Methods: Controlled trials, acceptance criteria, continuous improvement Production Support: Floor support, urgent response, melt shop operations Safety Systems: OSHA 30 Hour General Industry, safe work practices, housekeeping SKILLS EAF Steelmaking LMF Operations Process Control Troubleshooting Data Analysis Furnace Chemistry Power Optimization Burner Profiles Oxygen Practices Clean Steel Practices Alloy Recovery Slag Control Desulfurization Argon Stirring Inclusion Control PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Association for Iron and Steel Technology. Professional participant, metallurgical engineering and steelmaking technical forums. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Beginner) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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