Refractory Mason

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Refractory Mason to join our multicultural team in Kuwait. The role involves supporting the installation, maintenance, and repair of refractory linings in high‑temperature steelmaking equipment such as furnaces, ladles, and tundishes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in installing and removing refractory linings by handling bricks, castable, and gunning or ramming materials.
• Support refractory repair work during shutdowns or emergencies, preparing materials and tools as needed.
• Operate basic hand and power tools, mixers, and brick saws safely under supervision.
• Carry and position refractory materials using rigging or hoisting equipment.
• Participate in shift handovers, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Inspect equipment and refractory materials for faults or specification mismatches and report immediately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, removing debris and waste.

Required profile

• Secondary School Certificate or Vocational/Technical Certificate in a technical field.
• Basic safety training (fire safety, first aid, PPE use).
• Minimum 1‑2 years of experience in refractory masonry within steelmaking or heavy‑industrial environments.

Required skills

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Mixers
• Brick saw
• Rigging and hoisting equipment
• Refractory bricklaying
• Refractory gunning
• Refractory ramming