HVAC Maintenance Shift Lead - 24/7 Plant Ops

AK Steel Corporation; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Variable compensation opportunity

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a hands-on Shift Manager Maintenance HVAC at the Cleveland, OH facility, leading HVAC, utilities, and facility maintenance teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

You will supervise hourly staff, MTMs and MTEs, direct repairs of chillers, boilers, AHUs and ductwork, and manage project scopes, vendor bids, and maintenance spend while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in HVAC or industrial maintenance.
• Working knowledge of industrial HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly employees, HVAC technicians, MTMs, MTEs and contractors in plant HVAC and maintenance.
• Direct maintenance, inspection, and repair of HVAC systems including chillers, boilers, and towers.
• Ensure HVAC and facility systems meet safety, environmental, and air quality standards.
• Develop scopes of work for HVAC projects and support vendor bidding.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

HVAC controls

Energy management systems

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland‑Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for an Shift Manager Maintenance HVAC in the Plant Services & Logistics department at the Cleveland, OH facility. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing HVAC, utilities, and facility maintenance operations by leading skilled maintenance employees, HVAC technicians, and contractors.

The successful candidate will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handling units, ventilation systems, plumbing, and facility infrastructure while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of hourly employees, HVAC technicians, Maintenance Technician Mechanical (MTMs), Maintenance Technician Electrical (MTEs), and contractors supporting plant HVAC, utilities, and facility maintenance activities
• Direct maintenance, inspection, and repair of HVAC systems including industrial heating, ventilation, air handling units, exhaust systems, ductwork, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and associated controls
• Ensure HVAC systems support safe operating conditions, environmental compliance, temperature control, ventilation, and air quality standards across production and support areas
• Oversee maintenance of general plant plumbing systems supporting HVAC and facility operations
• Develop scopes of work for HVAC and infrastructure projects; support vendor bidding processes and conduct pre‑bid walkthroughs as needed
• Manage maintenance spending by planning work, tracking costs, and submitting purchase requisitions for HVAC equipment, parts, tools, materials, and contracted services
• Train, coach, and hold employees accountable to company safety, environmental, energy efficiency, and operational standards
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, Environmental, Continuous Improvement, vendors, and peer supervisors
• Provide supervisory coverage across departments as needed
• The role operates within a 24/7 manufacturing environment and must respond effectively to changes in operational priorities which may include rotating shifts, weekends, and emergency response coverage
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience in HVAC, mechanical maintenance, utilities, or an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of industrial or commercial HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, air handling, exhaust, and cooling equipment.
• Basic working knowledge of facility infrastructure systems such as buildings, plumbing, and general facilities maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Journeyman‑level HVAC experience, HVAC certification, or technical HVAC training.
• Experience in a steel mill or heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising or working with a unionized workforce.
• Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, or energy management systems.
• Knowledge of underground infrastructure systems, including storm sewers, excavation, and trenching.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $110,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail [e-mail] call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.