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SHIVKUMAR UKE
BHILAI
Summary
MANAGER SMS (OPERATION) leading EAF, LRF, and billet caster operations in primary and secondary steelmaking. Drives heat planning, charge mix, oxygen injection, tap input recipes, and cross-functional coordination to raise daily output and avoid casting delays. Supports commissioning, troubleshooting, and online heat tracking to improve furnace stability, resource use, and tap-to-cast flow.
Overview
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Language
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LLYODS METALS AND ENERGY LTD
Project Manager
07.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Led cross-functional teams to execute project plans and achieve milestones.
- Developed and implemented project timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling for optimal project efficiency.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Streamlined communication processes between stakeholders to enhance project transparency.
- Mentored junior project managers, fostering professional development within the team.
- Analyzed project performance data to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
JSW _BPSL SAMBALPUR
MANAGER SMS (OPERATION)
07.2013 - 07.2026
Job overview
- As an operation Shift Manager at SMS-1 (110 ton/50-80 MVA Four EAF) .
- As a metallurgist and commissioning
- As a metallurgist and commissioning engineer, working on modified Electric arc furnace
- Studying commissioning activity.
- Studying commissioning activities and giving feedback for improvement or modification of procedure or item.
- Currently working on
- Currently working on settling up charge mix, oxygen injection and tap input recipe.
- Working with local operation team of troubleshoot the problem and maximize per day Production
- Also working on production parameter
- Also working on production parameter of EAF operation and coordination with other respective department to avoid delay.
- Participated in technical discussions, equipment installation, and HMI design finalisation.
- Worked on Hot and cold commissioning of the electric arc furnace (110 ton/50-80 MVA) supplied with the charge mix of 55% HOT METAL AND 45% DRI+Scrape charge mix..
- Worked on project commissioning troubleshooting in at SMS-I.
- PPC-required heat tapping chemistry and casting heat planning and execution
- Ladle management and clear communication with the caster are essential for avoiding delays and furnace shutdowns.
- Manpower handling and safety considerations.
- Minimize input resources' cost and maximize production, also achieving the target on time.
- Implementation for online heat tracking and data input tracking.
- Three times 32Heat tapped in 8 Hr Shift duty.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiencies and drive process improvements.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased productivity.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success and drive accountability within the team.
M/S UTTAM VALUE STEEL LTD
SR ENGINEER(OPERATION)
02.2007 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Worked as a Melt Shop Shift engineer of a 60 ton capacity of EAF/LF/ CASTER.
- Managed scrap yard to plan for EAF charge mix.
- Was responsible for safety consideration of shift manpower and safety PPEs.
- Worked on commissioning and stabilization of the electric arc furnace 60 t along with HOTMETAL procedure setup .
- Worked with the SMS- team to standardize processes, safety interlocks, and HMI design finalization for smooth operation.
- Had achieved tapping of 07 heat/day with a heat capacity of 60 tons/furnace.
M/S SIMPLEX CASTING LTD
GET
09.2006 - 02.2007
Job overview
- I began working as a GET at SIMLEX CASTING LTD on the SMS-
- Operations & Maintenance:
- Effectively participating in maintenance schedules during shut-down.
- Identifying the causes of purging failure.
- Proactively identify areas of obstruction/breakdowns.
- Improving Overall Equipment involved in improving yield by eliminating root cause analysis
- Production Management:
- Proficiency in making foamy slag during EAF operation.
- Proficiency in making heat with high yield.
- Awareness of furnace health.
- Proficiency in addition of all alloying elements & fast heat making to achieve aim chemistry
- Proficiency in making fast heat to match sequence in continuous casting machine.
- Awareness of power consumption.
- SMS Refractory management for managing costs and getting optimum life.
- Responsible for Total Production Management in SMS section.
Education
G. E. C. RAIPURRAIPUR, Chhattisgarh
BACHLOR OF ENGINEERING from METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
01-2006
University Overview
Done project report on "USE OF SPONGE IRON IN BLAST FURNACE."
Skills
Electric arc furnace operation
Heat planning
Charge mix optimization
Tap input recipe management
Production parameter control
Commissioning troubleshooting
Process stabilization
Refractory management
HMI design finalisation
Yield improvement
Budget control
Shift manpower planning
Production scheduling
Maintenance planning
ISO 45001 compliance
Six Sigma Green Belt
Root cause analysis
Statistical process control
SAP production planning
KPI dashboard reporting
Cost reduction analysis
Laboratory coordination
Accomplishments
- BEST PERFORMER OF THE YEAR :- (OUTSTANDING RATING) MAY-2011
- TQM (Quality circle) - Increase production by reducing SET UP (power off) TIME.
DeClARATioN
To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given in this form is true. Date: -23/05/2025
Timeline
Project Manager
LLYODS METALS AND ENERGY LTD
07.2026 - Current
MANAGER SMS (OPERATION)
JSW _BPSL SAMBALPUR
07.2013 - 07.2026
SR ENGINEER(OPERATION)
M/S UTTAM VALUE STEEL LTD
02.2007 - 07.2013
GET
M/S SIMPLEX CASTING LTD
09.2006 - 02.2007
G. E. C. RAIPUR
BACHLOR OF ENGINEERING from METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING