Manohar Toder

Results-driven Metallurgical Engineer with 18+ years in steel plant operations specializing in EAF, Ladle Furnace, CCM, and VD processes. Expertise in desulphurisation, dephosphorisation, slag chemistry control, and alloying for carbon, alloy, and special steels. Proven track record in process optimization, cost reduction, and yield improvement. Experienced in operating 18T to 200T LRF with transformer capacity up to 100 MVA.

Deputy Manager - Section Incharge, LRF - Real Ispat & Power Ltd - Raipur

(2026-03)

• Managing LRF operations for desulphurisation and dephosphorisation
• Coordinating IF-LRF-CCM for smooth heat transfer and on-time casting
• Supervising refractory condition monitoring and electrode regulation
• Conducting manpower training and safety audits

Shift Manager - LRF Operations - NMDC Steel Ltd, Jagdalpur via Protective General Engineering - Jagdalpur

(2025-03)

• Handling LRF deoxidation, desulphurisation, flux and ferroalloy additions
• Controlling argon rinsing, temperature, and slag conditioning for target metallurgy
• Coordinating BOF-LRF-CCM for chemistry within tolerance
• Implementing process improvements reducing ferroalloy consumption and improving yield

Foreman - LRF Operations - Tata Steel Ltd - Jamshedpur

(2011-04 - 2025-01)

• Operated LRF for metallurgical consistency across heat cycles
• Managed alloy addition sequence, slag management, tapping temperature control
• Supported commissioning and stabilization of new ladle furnace systems
• Conducted process trials on low-silicon and micro-alloyed grades

Junior Engineer - SMS Quality Control - Jaiswal Neco Steel Plant - Raipur

(2007-04 - 2011-04)

• Quality control of finished products as per mechanical and chemical specs
• Performed metallurgical analysis and heat-wise documentation
• Assisted in process improvement and yield enhancement projects

Diploma - Metallurgical Engineering - Govt Polytechnic College, Khairgarh (2007)