Lead Electrical Engineer

AK Steel Corporation; East Chicago (IN); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Cleveland-Cliffs in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive electrical reliability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement across our Indiana Harbor operations. This role provides technical leadership for capital and maintenance projects and partners with operations and maintenance teams to maximize safety and production.

Ideal candidate has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting and project management skills, and

Competenze

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing or process operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and equipment.

Mansioni

• Lead electrical reliability and continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation issues.
• Manage and execute maintenance and capital projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and implementation.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop long-term solutions to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support production goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support outage planning, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.

Conoscenze

Electrical Engineering

Project management

Industrial electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs/ drives

Instrumentation

Process controls

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: East Chicago, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support our manufacturing operations at our Indiana Harbor facility. This key leadership role will drive electrical reliability, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex industrial environment. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, lead capital and maintenance projects, and partner with operations and maintenance teams to maximize safety, reliability, and production performance.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Lead electrical reliability and continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation issues.
• Manage and execute maintenance and capital projects, including scope, budget, schedule, and implementation.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop long-term solutions to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support production goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support outage planning, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment and support a continuous operation.
• Ability to support a continuous 24/7 operation, including off-hours support when required.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in steelmaking, metals, mining, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of medium-voltage power systems, MCCs, transformers, switchgear, and motor controls.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Background in reliability engineering, preventive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
• Experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and industrial electrical safety standards.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.

Relocationassistancemay be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

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 to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.