Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to improve equipment reliability and optimize control system performance across the Hot Mill.

You will troubleshoot electrical, automation, PLC, and motor drive systems, lead automation initiatives, and mentor maintenance personnel while upholding safety and continuous improvement. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, 5+ years in industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or an Associate degree with five+ years of relevant industrial electrical experience.
• Minimum five years of electrical maintenance, controls, or automation in heavy manufacturing.
• Hands-on proficiency with PLC platforms, industrial drives, and control systems in a high-demand environment.
• Strong understanding of automation architectures, industrial networks, and motor control principles.
• Proficiency with Windows and standard engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, automation, PLC, and motor drive systems supporting Hot Mill operations.
• Lead projects including PLC installations, upgrades, vendor coordination, cost tracking, scheduling, and commissioning.
• Support training of maintenance personnel on electrical and power distribution.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial drives

Automation architectures

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree + 5 years industrial electrical experience

Tools

GE PLC RX7i

GE VersaMAX

Genius I/O

ABB drives

SQL databases

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OH Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Cleveland, Ohio facility. This role plays a critical part in improving equipment reliability, optimizing control system performance, and reducing unplanned downtime across the Hot Mill. The Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer drives technical excellence, leads complex automation initiatives, and supports a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Summary of Responsibilities: Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, automation, PLC, and motor drive systems supporting Hot Mill operations. Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Level 1 PLCs, control systems, regulating systems, and industrial motor drives. Analyze and repair complex electrical and control system issues affecting production, quality, and safety. Lead and manage electrical projects, including PLC installations, upgrades, vendor coordination, cost tracking, scheduling, and commissioning. Support training and knowledge transfer to hourly and salaried maintenance personnel on electrical and power distribution. Apply best practices in process automation, feedback devices, instrumentation, AC/DC motor control, and power distribution. Utilize data analysis and diagnostic tools to improve system reliability and reduce downtime. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using root‑cause analysis, reliability engineering principles, and structured problem‑solving methodologies. Evaluate and recommend technology upgrades to enhance automation capability and long‑term equipment performance. Ensure accurate documentation of electrical drawings, PLC logic changes, control strategies, and troubleshooting guides. Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance Planning, Engineering, IT, Vendors, and Continuous Improvement teams. Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field or an Associate degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant industrial electrical experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical maintenance, controls, or automation within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on proficiency with PLC platforms, industrial drives, and control systems in a high-demand manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of automation architectures, industrial communication networks, and AC/DC motor control principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and standard engineering software.
• Ability to work in a hot, dusty, industrial manufacturing environment, including climbing stairs and ladders and working on uneven surfaces.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven ability to support production operations with a focus on uptime, quality, and process stability.
• Experience with GE PLC platforms (RX7i, Versamax, Genius I/O), ABB drives, and industrial data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with SQL databases, network configuration, and system integration.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing vendors and capital or maintenance projects.
• Experience training and mentoring maintenance personnel.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.

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 competitive 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.