Project Engineer

Job Duties

Location: Forbes, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer in Forbes, MN location. This role is responsible for the development, management, and implementation of projects and engineering activities in connection with physical and technical aspects of the plant facilities operations, maintenance and improvements. This position will be a key technical resource for the development of projects at our United Taconite LLC Forbes, MN Processing Plant. The Project Engineer will provide mechanical engineering support to the mining and plant maintenance department, continually looking for ways to improve systems.

Summary of 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

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Project management experience in an industrial operation

Supervisory experience, preferably in a union environment

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

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. 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 top 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 [email protected] call 1-(312) 899-3097 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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 5 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55738

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R12061

Job Benefits

Not specified