Senior Project Engineer – Mining & Plant Systems

Cleveland-Cliffs; Forbes (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be provided

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Forbes, MN is seeking a Project Engineer to develop, manage and implement projects for plant facilities operations, maintenance and improvements, and to provide mechanical engineering support to the United Taconite Forbes processing plant.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3–5 years in heavy industry or mining are required; AutoCAD/SolidWorks drafting skills are preferred; relocation assistance may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3–5 years engineering experience in heavy industry or mining/mineral processing operations
• Drafting and/or design capabilities in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and prioritizes projects with an emphasis on meeting strategic goals and needs.
• Conducts investigations of new and proposed equipment, materials and processes, provides independent evaluations and recommendations for proposed actions.
• Determines performance gaps through data collection and analysis, maintains and continually increases technical competency.
• Evaluates purchased engineering services regarding quality, accuracy, timeliness and cost.
• Interacts with customers, suppliers and other departments, provides technical expertise to achieve continuous improvement.
• Conducts safety and quality audits, documents conditions and improvement activities.
• Meets maintenance needs as they develop using engineering methods.
• Manage all aspects of engineering projects from cost estimates, materials needed, design specifications and equipment needed, to installation and start-up.
• Ensure contractor work is scoped properly with specifications, coordinated with operations, and done safely.
• Gather structural and mechanical information for external engineering firms when needed.
• Direct and coordinate work performed by United Taconite and contract employees as required for complete and functional project installation in order to ensure conformity to engineering design and specifications.
• Provide mechanical technical guidance and expertise to management, engineers, and mechanical crafts people when needed.
• Conduct studies and prepare reports on project cost projections and potential cost‑saving projects.
• Evaluate mechanical equipment malfunctions and recommend design modifications to eliminate these malfunctions.
• Develop plans and procedures for maintenance engineering projects to ensure equipment longevity, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Stay up to date on new technologies that may improve maintenance or operating efficiency.
• Convert engineering concepts, models, and sketches into accurate fabrication shop drawings.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Forbes, MN is seeking a Project Engineer to develop, manage and implement projects for plant facilities operations, maintenance and improvements, and to provide mechanical engineering support to the United Taconite Forbes processing plant.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3–5 years in heavy industry or mining are required; AutoCAD/SolidWorks drafting skills are preferred; relocation assistance may be considered.