Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance

aksteel; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance to join our Indiana Harbor team in East Chicago, IN. This front‑line leadership role directs a skilled electrical maintenance crew, prioritizes safety, and ensures reliable, efficient plant operations.

You will lead daily maintenance activities, coach technicians, troubleshoot electrical and control systems, and drive continuous improvement with Operations, Reliability, and Engineering.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and safe work practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and automated control systems, motors, drives, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and cranes.
• Ability to work in industrial environments and rotate shifts.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Maintenance Technician Electrical (MTE) employees during assigned shifts, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EH&S and quality requirements.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily electrical maintenance activities to support production and operational goals.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and technical support for troubleshooting electrical, automation, and control system issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and drive improvements to reliability and uptime.
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance employees through training and performance conversations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and other departments to minimize downtime.
• Complete administrative responsibilities including work assignments, documentation, and shift communications.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Motor controls

Automation drives

Instrumentation

Job description

Location: East Chicago, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance to join our Indiana Harbor team. This front‑line leadership role is responsible for leading and supporting a skilled team of electrical maintenance technicians while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

As a Shift Manager, you will spend much of your time in the field providing daily direction, coordinating maintenance activities, supporting troubleshooting efforts, and developing employees. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Maintenance Technician Electrical (MTE) employees during assigned shifts, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements.
• Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and follow‑up actions to support a safe working environment.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily electrical maintenance activities to support production and operational goals.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and technical support for troubleshooting electrical, automation, and control system issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and work with team members to identify and resolve reliability concerns.
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance employees through training, feedback, and performance management.
• Ensure employees have the tools, resources, and support needed to perform their jobs safely and effectively.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and other departments to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Complete administrative responsibilities including work assignments, employee documentation, and shift communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two (2) or more years of electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, military, or related operations environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and safe work practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and automated control systems, industrial drives and motor controls, instrumentation and process automation, power distribution systems, AC/DC motors and electrical systems, industrial networking and troubleshooting technologies, etc.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, power transmission equipment, lubrication systems, pumps, process water systems, and overhead cranes.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment that may include exposure to heat, dust, heights, stairs, ladders, uneven walking surfaces, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Participate in rotating shifts schedule, weekend, night, holiday, off‑shift, and emergency response coverage as required.
• 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, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Three (3)+ years of electrical maintenance experience in heavy manufacturing, steel, mining, industrial, or military environments.
• Two (2)+ years of frontline leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading or working within a unionized workforce.
• Experience in steel manufacturing, metals, mining, or other heavy industrial operations.

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America‑based steel producer with focus on value‑added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through 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.