NSD Melting/Casting Process Engineer

Nucor Corporation; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Bonuses (pay-for-performance)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Trinity, Alabama seeks an experienced metallurgical professional to provide day-to-day technical support for EAF and LMF operations and drive process improvements. This role emphasizes safety, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to enhance steel quality.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in metallurgy or related field and at least four years of hands-on melt shop experience, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of four years hands-on experience supporting EAF and/or LMF steelmaking operations.
• Ability to work safely with operators, maintenance, quality and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day technical support for melt shop EAF and LMF operations.
• Developing and implementing EAF operating practices for optimization.
• Developing and implementing LMF clean steel practices, including alloy additions and slag control.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in steelmaking processes.
• Monitoring and improving process consistency, steel cleanliness and product quality.
• Partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to solve technical and production challenges.

Skills

EAF operations

LMF operations

Data analysis

Process optimization

Safety leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree in Metallurgy

Job description

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

• Providing day-to-day technical support for melt shop Electric Arc Furnace and Ladle Metallurgical Furnace operations.
• Developing and implementing EAF operating practices, including optimization of power input, burner profiles, oxygen practices, and furnace chemistry
• Developing and implementing LMF clean steel practices, including alloy additions and recovery, slag control and desulfurization, argon stirring and inclusion control.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to steelmaking processes.
• Monitoring and improving process consistency, steel cleanliness, and product quality.
• Partnering with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to solve technical and production challenges.
• Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of four years of hands‑on experience supporting EAF and/or LMF steelmaking operations in a melt shop. Candidates must be able to demonstrate direct involvement in process control, troubleshooting, data analysis, and implementation of operating improvements.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with operators, maintenance, quality, and engineering
• Willingness to provide daily floor support, including response to urgent production issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace