Engineering Section Manager – Mining Operations & Asset Care

The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co.; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. has an immediate opportunity for a Section Manager Engineering at the Tilden Mine in Ishpeming, MI.

This role provides engineering and asset management support for all aspects of the operation. You will lead maintenance, reliability, project engineering, and safety programs; direct a team of engineers and coordinate capital projects from initiation through commissioning, with a focus on efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent.
• 10–12 years supervisory/managerial experience in maintenance, operations and administration.
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Competent communication skills both oral & written.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage site reliability engineering. Direct and coordinate preventative maintenance programs, predictive maintenance and condition‑based monitoring systems.
• Manage site capital/infrastructure project engineering from initiation through engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Direct and support site infrastructure inspection, repair activity, and restoration projects.
• Manage site maintenance engineering and asset restoration activities.
• Assist with developing short‑ and long‑range operating and maintenance plans, budgets, and targets.
• Assist with prioritizing work requests to achieve safety, quality, and cost goals.
• Direct, coordinate, and motivate department personnel to achieve performance results.
• Assist with equipment needs determination and procurement integration.
• Monitor KPIs to improve process efficiency and product quality.
• Promote teamwork and high‑performance standards; oversee disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Coordinate and participate in safety and loss control programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. has an immediate opportunity for a Section Manager Engineering at the Tilden Mine in Ishpeming, MI.

This role provides engineering and asset management support for all aspects of the operation. You will lead maintenance, reliability, project engineering, and safety programs; direct a team of engineers and coordinate capital projects from initiation through commissioning, with a focus on efficiency and cost control.