Commissioning Panel Operator

Midrex Technologies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

401(k) matching up to 6%

Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker

Overtime pay for qualified positions

Paid vacation (4 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Raffles for sports tickets

Half-day Fridays

Flexible home/office work practices

Volunteer time off

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Midrex is seeking a Panel Operator to work closely with the Shift Supervisor and field operators in a dynamic plant environment. You will control process parameters and adjust settings under supervision, ensuring smooth commissioning and startup activities while collaborating with engineers and client teams.

The role emphasizes training development, documentation of procedures, and a proactive approach to process optimization across plant systems.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with teams and training programs.
• Willing to work overtime and varied shifts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Interface with engineers inside and outside Midrex to accomplish projects.
• Assist in developing training programs, manuals, aids and lesson plans.
• Prepare operating instructions, maintenance manuals and commissioning procedures.
• Participate in training programs, including on-the-job and classroom lectures.
• Perform pre-operations activities before startup of a new plant.
• Participate in the initial startup phase of a new plant.
• Adjust process parameters to optimize plant performance during commissioning.
• Monitor and guide parameter changes during handover to client team.
• Maintain logs of plant conditions for shift transitions.
• Travel on business trips and field assignments as required.
• Support mechanical, electrical, and process departments during design phases.
• Collaborate with company departments on multiple assignments.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Trade Certification – Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation - preferred

Tools

Control room systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Office - Charlotte, NC 28208, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Associate Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Day,

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team with plenty of autonomy to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

• Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
• Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
• Generous overtime for qualified positions
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Raffles for professional sports tickets
• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible home/office work practices
• Paid time to volunteer
• Employee recognition awards

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.

Qualifications

The Panel Operator will work closely with the Shift Supervisor/Coordinator to provide direction and received feedback from Field Operators in the performance of routine and non-routine tasks according to the instruction. Panel operators will control process parameters and make adjustments based on operating conditions and instruction from the Operations Commissioning Lead, Shift Supervisor or Chief – Operations, as well as performing check-out of equipment during the commissioning phases both in the control room and in the field.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Duties/Responsibilities

• Interface with engineers inside and outside of Midrex main office to accomplish the assigned project.
• Assist with the development of training programs for client operations personnel. This includes preparation of training manuals, aids, and lesson plans for the program.
• Assist with the preparation of operating instructions, maintenance manuals, commissioning procedures, and other operating literature.
• Participate in conducting training programs by assisting in on-the-job training as well as formal classroom lectures on plant systems.
• Perform pre-operations activities, such as checking and testing the electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems prior to startup of a new plant.
• Participate in the initial phase of operations during the startup of a new plant.
• Adjust process parameters within the plant control system to optimize plant performance during commissioning.
• Monitor and provide guidance for process parameter changes during handover to clients team.
• Maintain logs electronically and written of plant conditions to enable transitions between shifts.
• Travel on business trips and/or field assignments as required to carry out assigned tasks.
• Provide assistance to mechanical, electrical, and/or process departments during design phase, as required.
• Work as a team player with company departments and teammates on multiple assignments.

Skills/Abilities

Required

• Previous experience with Microsoft Products including Word and Excel.
• Previous experience working with a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to client personnel and other team members.
• Ability to interpret process and basic mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Must be willing to work overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to work different shifts when required.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve with creative thinking.

Preferred

• Previous experience in production operations such as steel, chemical, mining and mineral processing.
• Control Room Operations.
• Bilingual – preferably in Spanish or Arabic.
• Experience in training others.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree.
• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited University - preferred.
• Trade Certification – Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation - preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 90% International and Domestic travel, often in a continuous period of up to six (6) continuous months or longer.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Physical ability to move around plant sites and climb ladders and stairs.
• Work within hot and cold environments ie. Middle East and/or Europe.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity

Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.