What is a blast furnace supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a blast furnace supervisor

1. Explore blast furnace supervisor education requirements

   Most common blast furnace supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   53.8 %

   High School Diploma

   23.1 %

   Associate

   19.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific blast furnace supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hydro Blasting	56.88%
   Vacuum Truck	25.37%
   Detonators	17.75%

3. Complete relevant blast furnace supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New blast furnace supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a blast furnace supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real blast furnace supervisor resumes.

4. Research blast furnace supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage safe front line operations for blast furnace production.
   • Design shots to minimize grind vibration and air blast, by using electronic detonators.
   • Design, load and layout blast in problem areas.

5. Apply for blast furnace supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a blast furnace supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams