Mechanical Engineer

Location: Middletown, OHCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer at our Middletown, OH location. The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing maintenance engineering support to ensure plant equipment availability is maximized. This position will be responsible for supporting the operation through analysis of health equipment and recommending strategies to increase the time between shutdowns. This role serves as a technical resource for planning, scheduling, and execution of mechanical maintenance. This position will be responsible for supporting plant reliability using knowledge of mechanical systems to troubleshoot and decrease lost opportunities.Summary of Responsibilities:The candidate will participate in developing long and short-range goals for modernization and growth of the facilities and the development of the corresponding annual budget.Responsible for mechanical systems, drawing development, and equipment specifications.Project Supervision for mechanical system development, procurement, and installation.Participate in management of downturn projects which will include managing contractor resources as well as directing the Union hourly workforce.Provide engineering design and specifications for mechanical equipment and systems including but not limited to rotating equipment, piping systems, vessels, conveyors and other mechanical equipment.Serves to flag and advise the production team with regard to risks related to equipment reliability, process equipment availability, and mechanical integrity.Responsible for maintaining a unit availability perspective and an equipment reliability strategy; this includes documenting problematic equipment and providing input and context for operational and maintenance activities.Review data from preventative maintenance activities and operations, monitoring those activities for effectiveness and if applicable, frequency, and making changes as necessaryBe the lead on specific predictive technologies such as NDE/NDT, oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonics and motor circuit analysis.Analyze operational and maintenance equipment history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics and KPI’s.Perform Root Cause Analysis in support of operational events and equipment failure investigations to ensure that the root cause/causal factors have been identified, corrective actions prescribed and follow-up monitoring conducted as applicable to determine effectiveness.Provide mechanical technical guidance and assistance with troubleshooting to Shift Supervisors and Mechanical Craft people daily.Conduct studies and prepare reports on project cost projections and potential cost-saving projects.Act as a liaison with third party service providers for oil, vibration, and thermography.Write work orders and provide input to execution of work where required.Minimum Qualifications:Must have a B.S. Degree In Mechanical EngineeringMust have at least 3 years of related experience in heavy manufacturing industry. Co-op or related experience will be considered.Preferred Qualifications:AutoCADWorking in a Steelmaking processStructural and hydraulic systems experienceWater treatment, filtration, pumps and piping experienceOverhead crane and lifting equipment experienceCleveland-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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland--cliffs-1