Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance

Cleveland-Cliffs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC in Cleveland, Ohio invites applicants for a Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance role. This front-line leadership position directs day-to-day electrical maintenance activities, drives reliability, safety, and continuous improvement, and develops technician capabilities across the maintenance team.

The candidate will manage budgets and resources, coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to execute maintenance strategies that maximize equipment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum two years electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work in a demanding industrial environment including exposure to heat, dust, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, and outdoor weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Maintenance Technician Electrical (MTEs), directing daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Develop expertise in electrical, automation, and maintenance systems to support troubleshooting and planning.
• Manage maintenance and repair of electrical and automation equipment to maximize availability and performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees with tools, training, and resources for safe work.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, CI, Accounting, and vendors to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs & automation systems

Electrical drives

Instrumentation

AC/DC motors

Power distribution systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Overhead cranes

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC has immediate opportunities for Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance positions at our Cleveland, Ohio facility. This front-line leadership role is responsible for leading skilled maintenance employees and directing day-to-day electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

The successful candidate will drive equipment reliability, support continuous improvement initiatives, develop employee capabilities, and promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards; conduct safety, quality, and environmental audits in a timely manner.
• Lead and supervise Maintenance Technician Electrical (MTEs), providing day-to-day direction to support safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance operations.
• Maintain and develop expertise in the electrical, automation, and maintenance systems within the assigned area to support troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage the maintenance and repair of electrical and automation equipment within the assigned area to maximize equipment availability and performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees while ensuring they have the tools, training, and resources needed to perform their work safely and effectively.
• Manage maintenance budgets and resources using sound project management principles and a thorough understanding of equipment maintenance requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Accounting, vendors, suppliers, and peers across the organization to develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Weekends and shift work may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or other relevant operations environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work in a demanding industrial environment, including exposure to heat, dust, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Three (3) years of electrical maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing, industrial or military environment.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing, industrial or military environment.
• Experience working with a unionized workforce.
• Experience working in a steel mill.
• Experience with PLCs, process automation systems, drives, instrumentation, AC/DC industrial controls, power distribution systems, and AC/DC motors.
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical equipment such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps and process water systems, mechanical power transmission, lubrication, and overhead cranes.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $110,000. 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

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.