Raja sekhar Balli

Selection of refractory materials for rotary kilns and auxiliary equipment Supervision of kiln refractory lining and relining activities Inspection of kiln lining, insulation, and expansion joints Monitoring kiln shell temperature and identifying hot spots Planning and execution of kiln shutdown refractory maintenance Execution and supervision of hot repairs, gunning, and patching Control of refractory installation quality and workmanship Ensuring correct brick pattern, lining thickness, and alignment Monitoring refractory wear, spalling, and chemical attack Analysis of refractory failures and root cause investigation Control of refractory drying, curing, and controlled heat-up Coordination with kiln operations and maintenance teams Vendor coordination for refractory supply and technical support Optimization of refractory consumption and lining life Ensuring safety compliance during hot and confined-space works Maintaining refractory inspection reports and maintenance records Kiln start-up and shutdown as per SOP Temperature profile monitoring and control Firing cycle and soaking time control Flux material loading and discharge monitoring Feed rate and residence time adjustment Burner operation and flame stability monitoring Fuel and air–fuel ratio control Kiln atmosphere and heat distribution monitoring Quality inspection of fired flux materials Coordination with batch house and furnace teams Routine inspection of kiln shell, drives, and seals Identification of abnormal vibration, noise, or heat loss Kiln safety compliance and PPE usage Production log and process data maintenance

Raw material handling & storage Accurate weighing and batching of materials Batch mixing and homogeneity control Cullet handling, crushing & screening Continuous batch feeding to furnace Conveyor, mixer & silo operation Batch recipe control & documentation Dust control & housekeeping Quality and safety compliance

Monitored and controlled tin bath operations to ensure stable glass ribbon formation and uniform thickness Controlled tin bath atmosphere (N₂ / H₂ ratios) to prevent oxidation, dross formation, and tin pickup Ensured smooth transfer of glass ribbon from tin bath to lehr without distortion or surface defects Monitored lehr annealing temperature profiles to achieve proper stress relief and flatness Identified and minimized defects such as tin pickup, scratches, waves, distortion, and edge cracks Coordinated thickness and width changes as per production plan Supervised cold-end operations including inspection, cutting, edge trimming, and stacking Ensured correct cut size accuracy and minimized cutting losses Coordinated with quality inspection teams for defect marking and grade segregation Ensured safe handling of glass during cutting, stacking, and packing Supervised packing operations including interleaving, crate packing, and labeling Maintained production, quality, and rejection records from tin bath to dispatch Ensured adherence to safety standards, SOPs, and 5S practices Communicated shift status and issues during shift handover for continuous operation

Operated and monitored glass melting furnace and tin bath section in float glass manufacturing Controlled furnace parameters including temperature, combustion ratio, pressure, and glass level Monitored tin bath atmosphere (N₂ / H₂ gas ratio) to prevent oxidation and ensure glass quality Ensured smooth glass ribbon formation, thickness control, and surface quality Identified and rectified defects such as tin pickup, dross formation, surface distortion, and ribbon instability Performed start-up, steady-state operation, and shutdown as per SOP Coordinated with lehr, cutting, and QC teams for smooth downstream operations Maintained operational logs for temperature profiles, gas flow, defects, and production Ensured strict compliance with safety standards for high-temperature and flammable gas handling Assisted maintenance team during burner tuning, refractory inspection, and equipment maintenance Implemented 5S and housekeeping practices in furnace and tin bath areas Supported continuous improvement activities to improve yield, energy efficiency, and product quality

Operated and monitored Acheson / resistance-type furnaces for silicon carbide production Controlled furnace parameters including temperature profile, power input, current, voltage, and firing cycle Ensured correct charging of raw materials (silica sand, petroleum coke, additives) as per batch formulation Monitored heating, soaking, and cooling cycles to achieve required SiC crystal quality Identified and corrected furnace abnormalities such as hot spots, power fluctuations, electrode issues Ensured safe furnace start-up, shutdown, and emergency handling procedures Coordinated with QC team for grading, crushing, and classification of SiC blocks Reduced rejects and energy loss through process optimization and parameter control Maintained furnace logs, power consumption records, and batch reports Followed safety procedures, PPE usage, and high-temperature handling protocols Coordinated with maintenance team for electrode replacement, refractory inspection, and preventive maintenance Supported continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, quality, and furnace efficiency

Supervised end-to-end tile production operations including pressing, drying, glazing, kiln firing, and packing Achieved daily and monthly production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards Monitored process parameters such as pressure, temperature, firing cycle, moisture content, and tile thickness Reduced rejection and breakage through process control and root-cause analysis Managed shop-floor manpower, shift allocation, and productivity improvement Ensured compliance with SOPs, 5S, and safety regulations Coordinated with Quality Control team for in-process and final inspections Identified and resolved defects like warpage, cracks, pinholes, glaze defects, and shade variation Worked closely with Maintenance team to minimize machine downtime and ensure preventive maintenance Controlled consumption of raw materials, glaze, chemicals, and packing materials Maintained daily production reports, downtime logs, and rejection analysis Supported new product trials and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield and efficiency