Process Engineer

JSW Steel Limited; Mingo Junction (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Steel Limited in Ohio seeks a process optimization professional to identify bottlenecks and implement cost-reduction initiatives to minimize scrap and slag in steelmaking operations.

You will provide technical troubleshooting for EAF, LMF, VTD, and caster units, apply SPC methods to production data, and help standardize procedures while leading or supporting capital projects from design through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement cost-reduction initiatives to minimize scrap and slag.
• Provide day-to-day operational support and root cause analysis for complex steelmaking units including EAF, LMF, VTD, and Caster.
• Leverage SPC techniques and production data to monitor system performance, build reporting dashboards, and deploy digital twin models.
• Lead and participate in capital improvement projects from design through completion, including equipment upgrades and commissioning.
• Develop, refine, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conduct training sessions for plant personnel.

Job description

Process Optimization: Identify production bottlenecks, analyze process inefficiencies, and implement cost-reduction initiatives to minimize scrap and slag.
Technical Troubleshooting: Provide day-to-day operational support and root cause analysis (RCA) for complex steelmaking units including Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), LMF, VTD, and Caster.
Data Analytics: Leverage statistical process control (SPC) techniques and production data to monitor system performance, build reporting dashboards, and deploy digital twin models.
Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality Control to manage metallurgical specifications, resolve internal quality deviations, and investigate customer complaints.
Project Management: Lead and participate in capital improvement projects from design through completion, including equipment upgrades and equipment commissioning.
Standardization: Develop, refine, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conduct training sessions for plant personnel.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Success
Production & Efficiency: Increase tons per hour, improve yield, and reduce energy consumption per ton produced.
Quality & Reliability: Lower scrap/rework rates, improve First Pass Yield (FPY), and improve Process Capability Index (Cpk).
Safety & Environment: Maintain zero safety incidents and minimize hazardous waste/environmental excursions.

Travel Required

No .

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