Reliability Engineer

The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co.; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Reliability Engineer at the Tilden site in Ishpeming, MI to strengthen maintenance programs by emphasizing predictive, preventive, and condition-based maintenance.

You will oversee portions of predictive and preventive maintenance, develop inspection routes, initiate work orders, monitor downtime, and perform failure analysis to drive improvements and reduce unscheduled downtime. Minimum qualifications include a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portions of the predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Develop or improve inspection and maintenance routes and intervals.
• Initiate work orders, as needed, to plan and schedule repairs.
• Monitor equipment delay systems to populate detailed Pareto downtime analysis.
• Develop total life cycle cost reports and other ad hoc reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform reliability-based training for the operations and maintenance team.
• Manage project work as necessary.

Skills

Predictive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Condition-based maintenance

Failure analysis

Downtime analysis

Reliability improvement

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Location: Ishpeming, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Reliability Engineer at our Tilden site. This position supports the operation by improving proactive maintenance through emphasis on predictive, preventative, and condition-based maintenance.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Oversee portions of the predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Develop or improve inspection and maintenance routes and intervals.
• Initiate work orders, as needed, to plan and schedule repairs.
• Monitor equipment delay systems to populate detailed Pareto downtime analysis, allowing for accurate analysis of unscheduled equipment downtime and component failure.
• Develop total life cycle cost reports and other ad hoc reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform failure analysis and cause mapping analysis of failure work orders to make adjustments to operating practices, maintenance procedures, materials replacement, or PM frequencies.
• Ensure that all pieces of equipment have a preventative maintenance (PM) checklist and that the work packages are current.
• Monitor compliance to PM schedules and work with maintenance planners to review and adjust PM checklists, optimize intervals and content to improve the preventative maintenance processes to eliminate unscheduled equipment downtime.
• Review operations inspection checklists on lubrication levels, temperatures, pressure readings, flow rates, and general visual observations for content, interval, and completion to ensure inspections are proper. Take action, as needed.
• Implement and manage a component tracking program to identify and recommend new materials or parts to extend life and reduce cost per ton.
• Perform reliability-based training for the operations and maintenance team.
• Manage project work as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mining/mineral processing operation.
• 2 – 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering.

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.

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.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat‑rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets 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.

As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America.

Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high‑performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work‑life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.