Analytical/Technical I (New Hire)

United States Steel Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel Fairfield operations seeks an Air Separation Plant Operator to safely operate and monitor air separation equipment producing Oxygen, Nitrogen and related gases for steelmaking and plant operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring safety, calibrating analyzers, maintaining equipment, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure reliable production. The role requires lifting, climbing ladders, and rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or military experience in petrochemical/technical field; 2 years related experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation equipment in process plants; familiarity with PM programs.
• Candidates with air separation or similar process experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain safe operation of air separation plant producing Oxygen and Nitrogen for steelmaking and plant use.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals; calibrate process analyzers.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot process and system problems to restore reliability and efficiency.
• Share on-call responsibilities to ensure uninterrupted plant operation.

Skills

Pumps & rotating equipment

Calibration skills

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Mechatronics / Petrochemical

Electrical aptitude

Education

Associate degree in petrochemical or technical field

Military experience

2 years related process plant experience

Tools

Allen Bradley / HMI / PLC systems

Job description

The Air Separation Plant Operator safely operates and monitors air separation equipment to produce and deliver oxygen, nitrogen, and other industrial gases required for steelmaking and plant operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and maintaining the safe operation of the air separation plant, which produces gaseous Oxygen and Nitrogen, Cryogenic LOX, LIN, and LAR products for the back-up system.
• Controlling flow purities, pressures of the process using Allen Bradley/HMI/PLC system-Working with USS Management to maximize production and efficiency to meet the needs of USS Fairfield gaseous users flows and production rates.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals.
• Performing quality assurance functions including the calibration of process analyzers and other equipment, associated with products to maintain quality assurance.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the entire plant to include compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, electrical equipment, and other plant equipment
• Requiring the ability to use common hand tools and test equipment necessary for repairing and replacing mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Performing plant rounds, taking readings, and maintaining plant cleanliness as necessary.
• Troubleshooting process and system problems to restore reliable and efficient operation.
• Complying with maintenance of environmental, safety, quality assurance, systems and programs including spare parts, preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance.
• Share on-call responsibilities with other Operator Technicians to facilitate uninterrupted plant operation.

Requirements

• Associatesdegree in petrochemical or relevant technical field, relevant military experience, or 2 years related experience operating a relevant process plant, air separation, refinery or other distillation processes.
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation equipment in a process plant environment and experience working with preventative maintenance programs and systems is preferred
• Candidates with an Air Separation operating experience or similar process. Navy Machinists mates with a 4283 NEC or Navy nukes are strongly encouraged to apply.

Desired Prior Skills Include

• Background in pumps, mechanical seals, vessels, exchangers, gear drives, compressors, rotating equipment
• Calibration skills and knowledge
• Instrumentation troubleshooting
• Mechatronics and / or Petrochemical
• Strong mechanical, instrument or electrical aptitude required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Climb ladders and steps
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Perform elevated work when required.
• Working Conditions in various weather
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, which will include a weekend rotation and Monthly on-call requirement.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)