Steelmaking Shift Manager- Mechanical Maintenance

ArcelorMittal•Saraland, AL
•Onsite

About The Position

ArcelorMittal Calvert is hiring a Steelmaking Shift Manager to provide leadership and direction for shift operations supporting the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Ladle Metallurgy Facility (LMF), Degasser, Slab Caster, and auxiliary equipment. The role drives performance in safety, environmental compliance, quality, operations, maintenance, and equipment availability, while supporting employee training and development and contributing to operating and maintenance procedures and equipment maintenance plans. The position is based at the Steelmaking facility in Calvert, Alabama, in office and industrial settings and initially in a construction setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday on days, with extended hours as required during peak workloads. The manager leads mechanical maintenance activities and teams, coordinates maintenance with production, supports equipment reliability and continuous improvement, and assists with budget development and management. The role also upholds ArcelorMittal Calvert’s values of safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability.

Requirements

  • Experience leading a team in a steelmaking or melt shop environment.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Three to five years of experience in the steelmaking industry in engineering, management, or a similar role.
  • Strong management skills and the ability to lead a team with minimal supervision.
  • In-depth process control knowledge.
  • Ability to motivate individuals and drive them toward win-win outcomes.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Six or more years of experience in a management position in the steelmaking industry.
  • Technical knowledge of mechanical equipment, including hydraulics, electromechanical systems, cooling water systems, baghouses, pneumatics, pumps, chain drives, belt drives, gearboxes, overhead cranes, and conveyor belt systems.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for safety, environmental performance, quality, and availability of Steelmaking mechanical equipment, assisting with electrical needs when necessary.
  • Lead or participate in root-cause analyses and corrective actions for major safety, environmental, quality, and production incidents.
  • Investigate safety, quality, environmental, and production incidents during the shift.
  • Ensure Steelmaking equipment complies with environmental regulations.
  • Ensure technicians are appropriately trained to perform their duties.
  • Lead the mechanical team in achieving performance KPIs, including equipment availability, schedule compliance, preventive maintenance compliance, and delay rates.
  • Communicate leadership and vision to Maintenance Mechanics and foster teamwork, trust, and respect.
  • Promote ArcelorMittal Calvert’s values of safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability.
  • Organize team work schedules, vacations, and coverage.
  • Evaluate mechanic performance and take development actions, including disciplinary corrective actions when appropriate.
  • Ensure housekeeping standards are implemented and maintained.
  • Identify countermeasures when performance targets are not achieved.
  • Troubleshoot equipment to limit unplanned downtime.
  • Work with EAF, LMF, RH, and refractory interfaces for the overall benefit of the steelmaking mill.
  • Coordinate with production to plan maintenance around the production schedule.
  • Lead mechanical maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution, including downturns and outages.
  • Report data and take actions as needed or directed by upper management.
  • Provide resources to engineers and specialists to help them achieve their objectives.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams on continuous improvement projects and lead or participate in continuous improvement activities.
  • Assist the Area Manager with budget development and management.

Benefits

  • Choice of a high-deductible health insurance plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a traditional PPO plan with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) with a 6% employer match.
  • Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses.
  • Comprehensive relocation package.
  • Paid vacation starting at 13 days per year and increasing with tenure.
  • 10 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and parental leave.
  • Remote work opportunities, flexible work hours, and alternative schedules depending on the position.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • In-house training on professional topics, technical skills, and leadership competencies.
  • On-site 24/7 convenience mini markets.
  • Opportunities to contribute to community involvement.
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