Senior Electrical/automation Engineer

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks an Engineer IV to lead CAPEX projects, provide technical coordination across engineering, maintenance, and operations teams, and drive cost-effective capital investments. You will develop procedures, interpret data, and implement new technologies to improve productivity and safety.

The role requires adjusting strategies, reviewing bids, and mentoring junior engineers, with travel to project sites and strong proficiency in AutoCAD and project-management software.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in Engineering or Material Science required.
• Experience in CAPEX project management and capital project delivery preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine engineering procedures.
• Process sample and data collection and interpretation.
• Implement new technology and train operations staff.
• Conduct technical studies to support CAPEX investments.
• Implement best practices in process improvements.
• Support project and cost-justification activities.
• Provide guidance to engineers and maintenance personnel.

Skills

Engineering degree

CAPEX project management

AutoCAD

Data analysis

Education

Four year college degree in Engineering or Material Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference-together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Engineer IV will provide technical coordination and support in the operating and capital expense management processes by initiating and running projects using the capital expense (CAPEX) project process, equipment monitoring, stabilization and improvements through;

• Develope and refine engineering procedures.
• Process sample and data collection and interpretation.
• Implement new technology.
• Train and develop technical operationsConduct Technical Studies to support CAPEX investments.
• Implement Best Practices.
• Supportprocess improvement projects where applicable.
• Participate in the development of Annual Action Plans.
• Participate in Technical Committee benchmark.

DIMENSIONS:

This position serves in an advisory or consulting capacity coach to all levels of employees, contractors and plan management. This position will have up to 5 direct reports. The Engineer IV will actively participate in the technical development for Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III, and maintenance personal. Responsibilities will include providing assistance and support to all locations within the company. This position has direct responsibility for specific projects with high complexity and values up to $10,000,000. Incumbent will be required to frequently and/or for extended periods of time travel to work on CAPEX projects.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This position is primarily responsible for developing, refining, and communicating the strategies and engineering information needed to optimize productivity and capital projects while ensuring the efficient and cost effective production of the final product. The Engineer IV shall prepare and/or review all data sheets, diagrams, and flow charts needed for the correct and efficient development of project, capital, and expense plans in order to develop and run capital projects. This will include the need to work in close cooperation with department supervisors and appropriate engineering, maintenance, and operations team members to ensure correct and proper selection, installation, and operation of all related equipment to obtain the desired production, safety, and quality levels as needed. The Engineer IV is responsible for developing engineering information to facilitate departmental requests and needs for cost justification.

Qualifications for this position include a four year college degree in Engineering or Material Science combined with up to 8 to 10 years of industrial experience. The incumbent should be a specialist in at least 1 engineering field as well as have extensive training and experience in project management or construction. Successful candidate must be able to apply engineering fundamentals to the continuous improvement efforts of CAPEX, independently assess bids for both installation and equipment, and maximize the efficiency of the overall department operations.

This position reports directly to the Division Engineering Manager, Regional Engineering Manager, or the Capital Projects Director for assignments. The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight, contribution to, and support of all the trainings and development activities for employees of the location. The incumbent must possess good communication skills, have the ability to articulate ideas, detail oriented, and be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization. Incumbent will be responsible for the training and development of operational/engineering staff in at least one engineering field of expertise.

The Engineer IV will assist in the preparation and completion of blue prints for additions, installations, and maintenance/repair purposes. This job is responsible for preparing drawings and sketches for modifications of machinery and equipment, and layouts on various systems. The incumbent will assist in checking and verifying specifications and drawings for accuracy on large projects that require design drawings needed in constructing the facility. Must stay abreast of current technologies in order to identify and work to resolve areas where improvement is needed. Successful candidate will have an advanced knowledge of multiple National and State building and construction code requirements. Incumbent must be able to work independently as well in a team environment on process, capital, and equipment related projects for their assigned projects. Incumbent must be proficient in scheduling and/or project management software, and AutoCAD.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 [e-mail]