Engineer I

United States Steel Corporation; Mountain Iron (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation's Minnesota Ore Operations - Minntac is seeking a Mill Engineer to apply engineering expertise to optimize Agglomerating operations for iron ore pellet production. You will monitor lines, troubleshoot, and collaborate with maintenance, metallurgy, and operations teams.

The role emphasizes data analytics, process improvements, Lean Six Sigma, and capital project execution to increase line efficiency, reduce downtime, and lower costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Minerals Processing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years mining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing lines and monitoring performance and maintenance needs.
• Develop and implement process improvements and capital projects.
• Utilize data analytics to perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance, metallurgy, and operations to optimize preventive programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Minerals Processing Engineering / Metallurgical / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DCS/SCADA

Data historian tools

Job description

U. S. Steel has an exciting opportunity for a Mill Engineer to join Minnesota Ore Operations - Minntac. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your engineering expertise, analytical thinking, and collaborative skills to optimize Agglomerating operations critical to our iron ore pellet production. Here you will exercise your skills and creativity to help solve today's challenges around operating efficiency, emerging digital technologies, and sustainability.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the five indurating lines and monitoring their performance and maintenance needs Conduct daily process monitoring, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with the operating team to ensure stable and efficient line performance
• Develop and implement process improvements and capital projects to enhance line efficiency, reduce downtime, and lower unit costs while managing project milestones and resource requirements
• Utilize data analytics tools to perform root cause analysis of process upsets and equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Collaborate with maintenance, metallurgy, and operations teams to establish and optimize preventive maintenance programs for mill equipment
• Support the development of operational standards, work instructions, and training materials to promote consistent best practices in Agglomerator Process
• Drive a continuous improvement culture utilizing Lean Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies to identify and eliminate waste in the milling process
• Assist with business planning, budgeting, and forecasting using process data and operational trends
• Assist in the SAMP repair process

Candidate must demonstrate:

• Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary groups including operations, maintenance, and metallurgy to drive results
• Excellent computer, communication, and writing skills, as well as an interest in hands-on assignments in a manufacturing environment
• Capability to analyze, interpret, and communicate process data related to the Agglomerator process
• Ability to apply statistical methods and analysis to process data for performance optimization
• Safety as a core value in all aspects of work

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Minerals Processing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or 8+ years mining experience
• This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Skills:

We are looking for motivated self-starters who can work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. The successful candidate will be an analytical problem solver with an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful applicant will have:

• A strong record of team, project, and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
• Previous work experience in minerals processing, comminution, or a similar mining/processing environment
• Hands-on experience with AG/SAG or ball mill operations, including liner management and media optimization
• Familiarity with process control systems (DCS/SCADA) and data historian tools used in mill operations
• A willingness to take initiative to understand the business and identify improvement opportunities
• An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
• A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth
• Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident, and high energy
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic operating environment
• Leadership and strong decision-making skills
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
• Lean Six Sigma experience and/or certification

The base salary of $71,009 to $106,514 is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.

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.)