Electrical Engineer

Location: East Chicago, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Engineer at our East Chicago, Indiana location. Ideal candidates enjoy working in innovative, challenging environments and are willing to constantly raise the bar and create what is next. Electrical Engineers develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and reliability for the plant, along with working collaboratively with our bargaining unit, operations teams, and outside contractors. We have multiple openings in the plant.

Summary of Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. Perform safety, quality, and environmental audits on a timely basis.

Diagnose and troubleshoot programming and electrical issues.

Create, modify, and confirm programming logic.

Analyze blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems.

Work with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other technical resources to drive results.

Directs bargaining unit employees to accomplish work and provide guidance on technical issues.

Lead for electrical projects and jobs during outages.

Monitor the electrical work of external contractors for the purpose of ensuring that projects are satisfactorily completed in a timely manner.

Respond to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate production and safety concerns.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or for the exceptional candidate, a high school diploma with significant commensurate experience.

Working knowledge of industrial wiring, controls, and instrumentation.

Able to manage and direct workforce.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electrical Technology Engineering.

Three years of production or maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.

Experience working with a represented workforce in a heavy industrial setting.

Knowledge of safety and health policies including key components of the OSHA regulations.

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, AC/DC drives, and HMI setup, programming, and configuration.

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

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through 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 careers@clevelandcliffs.com or 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.