Lead Maintenance Engineer

AK Steel Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer specializing in High Energy at their Cleveland location. The role incorporates leadership in energy management, program development, and the conservation of resources. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have significant leadership experience in an industrial setting, focusing on energy efficiency initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3 years leadership experience in heavy manufacturing or military.
• Prior experience in steel making or unionized environment is preferred.
• Availability for extended hours in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy management activities and conservation efforts.
• Develop strategies for reducing energy costs across systems.
• Manage fuel and utility contracts including forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Power Point

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs, Cleveland Works, has an immediate opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Engineer, High Energy, in our Maintenance, Engineering & Utilities (MEU) department.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Promote the principles and practices of efficient end use energy technologies to lighting, utility, process, and power systems.
• Develop, implement, and manage programs/strategies, energy accounting systems and management procedures to reduce energy costs at the Cleveland Works.
• Lead the Continuous Improvement program for the Cleveland MEU Division.
• Be the focal point and provide leadership for all activities pertaining to energy management at the Cleveland Works, including the development of energy use and the energy policy.
• Central responsibility for plant-wide utilities, systems, and contracts, plant energy conservation efforts, plant energy and utility usage management, plant & departmental utility measurement.
• Manage and implement fuel & utility contracts – natural gas, electricity, city water, industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen).
• Daily and monthly natural gas forecasting and balancing as per FERC order 636.
• End of month fuel and utility distributions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial environment, or the military.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point and exposure to databases.
• Prior experience prioritizing and multi-tasking multiple projects, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong problem-solving/negotiating skills.
• Availability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays, in a multi-level organization that operates 24/7.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years leadership experience in heavy manufacturing/industrial environment or the military.
• Prior experience in a steel making operation or unionized environment.

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 competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.