Location Cleveland OHCleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works has an immediate opening for an Operations Technology Engineer to support steelmaking operations at our Cleveland Ohio facility. This role is a key technical contributor within autonomous production and maintenance teams with responsibility for driving safe reliable and cost-effective operations while maintaining product quality and process standards.The Operations Technology Engineer partners closely with operations maintenance and leadership to improve equipment performance develop best practices and implement continuous and breakthrough improvements across steel producing areas.Summary of ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support to steelmaking slab casting operations including ladle transfer tundish prepoperation related refractory management flux and mold powder control mold fluid flow monitoring slab casting machine condition related with product quality and scrap handling. Support plant objectives related to safety environmental compliance quality cost control and productionTrain and provide technical guidance to hourly and salaried employeesEvaluate operator and process performance and recommend improvementsMonitor product quality and process results to ensure conformance to specificationsAnalyze material usage chemical conformance and cost effectivenessIdentify root causes of off-chemistry events delays of operation and implement corrective actionsBenchmark processes against industry best practices and recommend improvementsIdentify equipment and process changes to support evolving business conditionsLead and participate in cross-functional project teams focused on safety quality cost and reliabilityImplement continuous improvement and reliability projects to improve system performanceEngineer and support new equipment installations and system upgradesDevelop and document improved operating practices in collaboration with Area ManagersTroubleshoot equipment and process failures to improve reliability performance and costParticipate in technical exchanges knowledge-sharing initiatives and knowledge transfer activitiesPerform other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in engineering or engineering technology Metallurgical Materials Mechanical Chemical or related disciplineExperience in steelmaking manufacturing industrial or military technical environmentDemonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to production quality or equipment performanceWorking knowledge of manufacturing processes process control or industrial equipmentAbility to analyze data troubleshoot process or equipment issues and implement corrective actionsStrong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with hourly and salaried employeesAbility to work in a fast‑paced 247 operating environment and support off‑shift or weekend needs as requiredApplicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred QualificationsMasters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline 3 years of experience in heavy industry steelmaking or continuous process manufacturing Experience with steelmaking operations such as BOF continuous casting or secondary metallurgy Familiarity with reliability engineering root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies PDCA Lean Six Sigma TPM etc. Experience leading or supporting capital projects equipment upgrades or process improvement initiatives Knowledge of solidification liquid slag metal flow gas applications metallurgical principles chemical process control or material quality systems Proficiency with manufacturing data systems process monitoring tools or statistical analysis softwareRelocation assistance is not provided for this position.The salary range for this role is 80000 to 105000. An employees pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications experience skills geographic location and business or organizational needs.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement plan education assistance paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to careersclevelandcliffs.com or call 1312 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, we are also the largest supplier of iron ore pellets in North America. In 2020, we acquired two major steelmakers, AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA, vertically integrating our legacy iron ore business with quality-focused steel production and emphasis on the automotive end market. Our fully integrated portfolio includes custom-made pellets and HBI; flat-rolled carbon steel, stainless, electrical, plate, tinplate and long steel products; as well as carbon and stainless steel tubing, hot and cold stamping and tooling. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we employ approximately 25,000 people across our mining, steel and downstream manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.