Job Description:

• 1) Controls ovens to carbonize coal according to coking schedules: Removes flue caps, using hook, and determines temperature in flue and condition of nozzles by observing color of flame and using optical pyrometer.

• 2) Determines type of gases in flue, using gas analyzer.

• 3) Reads gauges and turns valves to regulate flow of fuel gas and air and maintain specified temperatures in flues.

• 4) Observes gauges and adjusts weights on governor to maintain specified gas pressure in collecting main.

• 5) Cleans plugged gas nozzles, using poker.

• 6) Inspects airflow and gas-reversing mechanisms, and adjusts or repairs equipment, using handtools.

• 7) Inspects finished coke visually or with pyrometers for temperature and quality, as it is pushed from oven, and adjusts temperature of oven accordingly.

• 8) Prepares daily reports from gauges and pyrometer readings, noting changes in pressure or temperature.

• 9) Repairs ovens, using handtools and spray gun.