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Luca Chiarello

Sault Ste. Marie,ON

Summary

Experienced in overseeing blast furnace operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance. Known for strong multitasking abilities and effective team leadership, ready to drive operational excellence and support production goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift FLS - #7 Blast Furnace

Algoma Steel
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed payroll processing activities including timecard entry, leave requests, overtime authorization.
  • Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational protocols.
  • Led a team of technicians and operators, assigning tasks, overseeing performance, and implementing safety and production protocols to maximize team efficiency.
  • Supervised daily operations of blast furnace production, ensuring consistent output of molten iron while maintaining optimal temperature, pressure, and gas flow levels.
  • Operated and maintained heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, overhead cranes, tapping machines, and slag removal tools in a high-temperature, high-pressure environment.
  • Monitored and controlled industrial gases (CO, CO₂, nitrogen, hydrogen) are used in the furnace, ensuring safe and efficient combustion, and reducing environmental emissions.
  • Coordinated start-up, shutdown, and emergency response procedures, maintaining furnace integrity and minimizing downtime.
  • Followed strict safety standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, contributing to a zero-incident safety record.

Keeper / Floater - #7 Blast Furnace

Algoma Steel
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
12.2022 - 11.2024
  • Conducted routine tapping of molten iron and slag, ensuring proper flow control, and safe discharge into torpedo ladles and slag pits.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to report and assist in repairing mechanical, hydraulic, or control system issues affecting furnace performance.
  • Operated heavy equipment, including slag skimmers, tapping machines, excavators, forklifts, loaders, ladle cars, and overhead cranes, in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Logged operational data such as temperatures, gas usage, and material throughput to support process optimization and compliance tracking.
  • Followed established safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency response procedures.

Production Operator

Aruaco
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Operated and monitored MDF production machinery, ensuring the efficient and safe manufacturing of high-quality fiberboard products.
  • Conducted quality control checks at various stages of the production process, adjusting machinery settings as needed to meet specifications.
  • Recorded production data, including output rates, material usage, and machine performance, to identify trends and implement improvements.
  • Inspected finished MDF boards for defects such as warping, delamination, and irregularities, and made adjustments to maintain optimal product quality.
  • Operated finishing equipment, including sanding machines, cutting machines, and surface inspection tools, to ensure the smooth, consistent finish of MDF boards.
  • Managed the stacking, labeling, and packaging of finished boards, ensuring they were prepared for shipment according to customer specifications and safety protocols.

Education

Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Cambrian College
Greater Sudbury, ON
08-2022

High School Diploma -

Korah Collegiate & Vocational School
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
07-2020

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Team leadership
  • Production planning
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Payroll administration
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Organization and time management
  • Process optimization
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem-solving abilities

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shift FLS - #7 Blast Furnace

Algoma Steel
11.2024 - Current

Keeper / Floater - #7 Blast Furnace

Algoma Steel
12.2022 - 11.2024

Production Operator

Aruaco
07.2022 - 12.2022

Diploma - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Cambrian College

High School Diploma -

Korah Collegiate & Vocational School

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