SSAB · 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Rolling Mill Maintenance
Montpelier, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets. The Project Engineer will assist in managing and maintaining the Rolling Mill to ensure efficient processing of plate/coil and lead projects to upgrade equipment and improve safety.
ManufacturingMiningProduct Management
Responsibilities
Interact with the Rolling Mill and Finishing Maintenance Department in a team-based environment to ensure best practices are used to trouble shoot machine issues
Work with department managers/planners to ensure regular preventative maintenance plans are performed on a timely basis with a view to reduce equipment down time, improve equipment utilization, and maintain product quality
Write/develop the project scope of work for various maintenance and upgrade projects in Rolling Mill and Finishing Departments in conjunction with maintenance
Create Auto CADD/Solid Works general arrangement and detail drawings related to projects
Develop inquiries for contractor bid packages for RFE’s, regular ongoing maintenance, and major maintenance outage work with focus on Rolling Mill and Finishing Department applications
Coordinate and supervise projects once they have been assigned to third-party contractors
Update and maintain all Rolling Mill and Finishing department drawings to as-built status. This is ongoing work related to shortcomings of drawings provided by Mannesmann Demag when they turned the Montpelier Mill to IPSCO/SSAB
Develop and write project specifications
Share technical experience and drawing interpretation with inexperienced personnel
Assist with vendor/contractor coordination
Assist in the management of the departmental capital plan
Lead and implement continuous improvement projects
Adhere to all plant safety policies and ensure compliance by the Rolling Mill and Finishing Maintenance employees and contractors. Mentor those employees and contractors on safe operating practices. Identify and correct any hazards in the workplace and report all related problems for corrective action
Support and be part of all cost saving and improvement programs
Facilitate and participate in department meetings
Participate in housekeeping tours
Schedule and conduct one Safety Hazard Recognition tour per year and assign corrective action responsibility for all findings
Complete SAFESTART trainer training and assist in training mill employees
Track all safety deliverables and communicate monthly progress to managers
Participate in accident, incident, and near miss investigations
Collect and log safety observations and assign responsibility for corrective actions
Qualification
Required
College degree – Technical Degree preferred
High school diploma or equivalent GED or HSE
Minimum five years of experience in a steel making/producing environment
Experience leading projects and scheduling contractors and maintenance of equipment
Strong knowledge of mill equipment and how it functions
AutoCAD and SolidWorks software experience
A high level of written and oral communication skills
A good understanding of production planning and maintenance systems
Mid to high-level computer skills
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Ability to professionally interface with contractors and employees throughout the organization
Capable of working effectively with minimal direction or supervision
Regular and reliable attendance
Preferred
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related scientific field
10 years' experience in a steel industry environment
Steckel or Temper mill line experience
Company
SSAB
SSAB is a global, highly specialized steel company that focuses on close and long-term customer collaboration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.04BKey Investors
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President & Chief Executive Officer
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