Garbham Lenin Kumar
16yrs Experience in Refractory Applications
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Experience in refractory applications and maintenance in steel ladle, convertor, EAF, blast furnaces, Coke oven projects, Tundish, kiln lining etc. Qualified in BE metallurgy
Experience
Refractory Manager - Kamal Cisco Iron and Steel - Cape Town, South Africa
(2026-07)
- Lead refractory maintenance and application activities, with focus on controlling EAF, ladle and tundish campaign performance and supporting safe, reliable steel plant operations.
- Coordinate refractory inspections, repair priorities, maintenance schedules, material availability and execution teams.
- Monitor lining condition, wear patterns and refractory performance; identify abnormal wear and coordinate timely corrective actions to protect campaign life and equipment availability.
- Work with production, maintenance, engineering and suppliers to improve refractory application practices, control campaign performance and resolve operational issues.
- Promote compliance with plant safety procedures, quality requirements and approved refractory practices.
- Managed EAF refractory campaign performance through lining-condition monitoring, maintenance planning and timely corrective interventions, supporting reliable furnace operation.
TRM Shift In-Charge - Central Gulf Technical Services (Puyang Refractories) - Sohar Steel, Oman
(2023-01 - 2026-06)
- Supervised refractory activities for steel ladles and tundish systems, including DVM and Si/MgO board applications.
- Managed EAF refractory activities, including lining and bottom-hearth ramming mass and fettling applications.
- Led technicians and contractors, ensuring safe execution and adherence to production and quality requirements.
- Monitored refractory performance, investigated operational issues and coordinated repairs to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Supported material planning, inventory control, inspections and continuous improvement of refractory practices.
- Contributed to the control and improvement of steel ladle and tundish campaign performance through operational coordination, refractory condition monitoring and maintenance follow-up.
Junior Manager – SMS Department - Arjas Steel Ltd. - Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh, India
(2020-08 - 2022-08)
- Worked in the Steel Melt Shop covering SMS operations, including converter, steel ladle, LRF, tundish and related process areas.
- Supported day-to-day production activities, refractory coordination and operational compliance.
- Coordinated with production and maintenance teams to support safe and efficient shop-floor performance.
Junior Officer – SMS Department - Arjas Steel Ltd. - Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh, India
(2018 - 2020)
- Supported steel melt shop operations across converter, steel ladles, LRF and tundish process areas.
- Monitored refractory application and operating conditions and coordinated with relevant teams on maintenance requirements.
- Supported consistent refractory performance across tundish and flow-control applications through correct application practices, field supervision and troubleshooting.
Technical Specialist - Vesuvius India Ltd. - India
(2016 - 2018)
- Managed refractory applications for blast furnace runners, tap-hole clay, SMS tundish and slide-gate systems.
- Provided field supervision and application support to maintain process reliability and refractory performance.
Field Engineer - Karnataka Power Co. Ltd. - Bellary, India (800 MW power plant)
(2014 - 2016)
- Coordinated fabrication and erection activities for boiler, junction house and conveyor-line projects.
- Followed up project execution, work quality and schedule requirements in coordination with site teams.
Application Engineer - Calderys India Refractories Ltd. - India
(2011-11 - 2014-08)
- Managed refractory applications in blast furnace runners, including SiC castables and ramming-mass systems.
- Supported installation, repairs, routine maintenance and monitoring of tap-hole clay applications.
- Monitored material performance and recommended corrective actions to improve application reliability.
Site In-Charge - Varshini Enterprises (working under Vesuvius and RHI) - JSW Steel Plant, India
(2008-11 - 2011-10)
- Led mechanical and refractory site activities for tundish and RH degasser, HMPT lance, coke oven, pellet plant and sinter plant areas.
- Coordinated site execution, manpower and work quality in line with plant requirements.
Supervisor - MRE Refractory Services - India
(2005-11 - 2008-10)
- Supervised blast furnace and coke oven refractory lining projects, including blast furnace and stove applications.
- Led work teams and monitored safe execution, installation quality and operational standards.
Supervisor - Maa Sarala Refractory Works - India
(2002 - 2005)
- Supervised refractory applications in steel ladles, converters, tundishes and slide-gate systems.
- Ensured installation work was completed to the required quality and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Metallurgy - Delhi University (DIBME), India (2021)
Bachelor of Arts - Sri Krishna Devaraya University, India (2016)
Diploma - Metallurgy - M.R.A.G.R. Government College, Vizianagaram, India (2011)
