Section Manager Engineering

The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co.; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. has an immediate opportunity for a Section Manager Engineering at the Tilden Mine in Ishpeming, MI.

This role provides engineering and asset management support for all aspects of the operation. You will lead maintenance, reliability, project engineering, and safety programs; direct a team of engineers and coordinate capital projects from initiation through commissioning, with a focus on efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent.
• 10–12 years supervisory/managerial experience in maintenance, operations and administration.
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Competent communication skills both oral & written.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage site reliability engineering. Direct and coordinate preventative maintenance programs, predictive maintenance and condition‑based monitoring systems.
• Manage site capital/infrastructure project engineering from initiation through engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Direct and support site infrastructure inspection, repair activity, and restoration projects.
• Manage site maintenance engineering and asset restoration activities.
• Assist with developing short‑ and long‑range operating and maintenance plans, budgets, and targets.
• Assist with prioritizing work requests to achieve safety, quality, and cost goals.
• Direct, coordinate, and motivate department personnel to achieve performance results.
• Assist with equipment needs determination and procurement integration.
• Monitor KPIs to improve process efficiency and product quality.
• Promote teamwork and high‑performance standards; oversee disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Coordinate and participate in safety and loss control programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Location

Ishpeming, MI

Overview

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Section Manager Engineering at the Tilden Mine. This position will provide engineering and asset management support for all aspects of the Tilden operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage site reliability engineering. Direct and coordinate preventative maintenance programs, predictive maintenance and condition‑based monitoring systems (oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, etc.), delay analysis/reporting, and performance of root cause failure analysis.
• Manage site capital/infrastructure project engineering. Direct and coordinate project engineering and project management from initiation through engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Direct and support site infrastructure inspection, repair activity, and restoration projects.
• Manage site maintenance engineering. Provide engineering support for asset maintenance, asset restoration, and equipment improvement activities.
• Assist with directing and coordinating the development of short‑ and long‑range operating and maintenance plans, budgets, and performance targets for the site.
• Assist with directing, coordinating, and prioritizing work requests from the site to achieve desired results in safety, quality, customer service, and cost.
• Direct, coordinate, and motivate department personnel to achieve the desired performance results.
• Assist with determining equipment needs and participate in the selection, purchase and integration of equipment.
• Monitor key process indicators on a continuous basis to improve process efficiency, product quality and cost effectiveness.
• Promote and encourage teamwork and high‑performance standards throughout the section and oversee disciplinary action process when necessary.
• Coordinate and participate in safety and loss control programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Metallurgy, or equivalent.
• 10–12 years supervisory/managerial experience in maintenance, operations and administration.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Competent communication skills both oral & written.
• Problem‐solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7‑10 years supervisory/engineering experience.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

EEO Statement

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. The Company is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment screening as a condition of employment.

Accommodation Statement

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call 1‑(312) 899‑3097.