Energy & Utilities Shift Supervisor (24/7 Plant)

Cleveland--cliffs-1; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Middletown, OH seeks a Shift Manager Energy & Utilities to lead the operation and maintenance of plant energy systems, including pumps, boilers, turbines, water treatment, and related utilities.

You will coordinate daily production and maintenance, supervise bargaining unit and contractor staff, and drive safety initiatives while supporting 24/7 operations with on-call availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; a technical degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the operation or maintenance of industrial systems such as pumping, wastewater treatment, compressed air, steam generation, or underground piping.
• Ability and willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, including potential on-call responsibilities during nights and weekends.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, with strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving operational and mechanical issues in an industrial environment.
• Commitment to maintaining safe operations, regulatory compliance, and high standards of efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production and maintenance activities, ensuring equipment repairs and upkeep are completed efficiently and within budget.
• Provide leadership to bargaining unit and contractor employees, including training on job requirements, company policies, performance expectations, and safety standards.
• Lead safety initiatives, including pre-shift safety briefings, monthly safety meetings, inspections, and procedure reviews.
• Document safety performance, conduct incident investigations, and address safety or housekeeping concerns promptly.
• Monitor and communicate operational status, ensuring that incoming shifts and upper management are aware of ongoing issues and priorities.
• Support 24/7 operations by being the primary contact for critical equipment needs; position operates primarily on day shift but requires on-call availability.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs on plant-wide water, gas, and air systems to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Decision making

On-call readiness

Team training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Middletown, OH seeks a Shift Manager Energy & Utilities to lead the operation and maintenance of plant energy systems, including pumps, boilers, turbines, water treatment, and related utilities.

You will coordinate daily production and maintenance, supervise bargaining unit and contractor staff, and drive safety initiatives while supporting 24/7 operations with on-call availability.