Raw Material Handling Technician (Crane Operator)

ArcelorMittal • Portland, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Raw Material Handling area to support production, shipping, maintenance, and environmental compliance objectives. The technician operates Ardelt ship-unloading cranes, belt conveyor systems, and other mobile heavy equipment; monitors process performance; troubleshoots operational issues; and supports preventive maintenance activities.

The role involves handling bulk materials for vessel unloading, stockpile management, and raw-material delivery. It includes inspecting equipment, completing operating rounds and required documentation, performing Lockout/Tagout activities, and working safely throughout an industrial facility. The technician also supports safety initiatives, emergency response, continuous improvement, and required training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of experience operating heavy equipment and industrial material-handling equipment.
• Crane operating experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and operational issues.
• Working knowledge of conveyors, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, material-handling systems, and industrial operating practices.
• Ability to safely operate, inspect, and monitor cranes, conveyors, feeders, hoppers, stackers, reclaimers, and other material-handling equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to high temperatures, high humidity, dust, noise, vibration, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding work for prolonged periods throughout a shift.
• Ability to ascend and descend elevated work areas, including spiral staircases up to approximately 30 feet high and vertical ladders up to approximately 10 feet high.
• Comfort working at heights and on elevated structures, including operating equipment from elevated stations and wearing fall protection when required.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and frequently bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Ability to work safely around conveyors, rotating equipment, cranes, railcars, mobile equipment, and vessel-unloading operations.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory, hearing, and fall protection when required.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience in industrial work, bulk material handling, port operations, mining, aggregates, steel manufacturing, marine terminals, or other heavy industrial settings.
• Experience operating Ardelt cranes or similar bulk-material-handling and ship-unloading cranes is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Safely operate Ardelt cranes and other material-handling equipment for vessel unloading, stockpile management, and raw-material delivery.
• Operate and maintain bulk-material systems, including conveyors, feeders, hoppers, stackers, reclaimers, mobile equipment, and associated rotating equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, monitor equipment condition, and identify issues affecting reliability or performance.
• Complete equipment start-up, shutdown, and operating rounds.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout activities and issue safety permits according to company procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist with preventive, predictive, and minor maintenance activities.
• Retrieve samples, record operating data, and complete required reports and documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and assist with cleanup activities.
• Safely access elevated work areas, equipment platforms, conveyor systems, transfer towers, and operating stations.
• Assist Shift Leads and the Safety Department with safety initiatives, emergency response measures, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in required on-site and off-site training programs.
• Maintain required certifications, qualifications, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED