Mechanical Project Engineer - Cleveland-Cliffs

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Project Engineer at our Dearborn Works facility in Dearborn, Michigan.  The Mechanical Project Engineer should be effective, organized, and team-oriented in order to manage capital projects from initial scope development, through project implementation, commissioning and start-up while following the Cleveland-Cliffs’ safety, environmental and quality standards. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the Health and Safety and Environmental responsibilities as defined in Cleveland-Cliffs corporate policies
• Work with plant organizations to identify and resolve operational issues
• Develop and prepare capital appropriations for submittal including establishing project cost savings, reviewing inspection reports and prioritizing repairs, developing detailed scopes of work, detailed cost estimates and supervising contractors in the project implementation
• Execute projects from inception through implementation, start-up and closing
• Maintain and track project budget and schedule and effectively communicating to management on a regular basis ensuring that the projects come in “on budget” and are completed “on time” while delivering project objectives
• Determine the necessary resources needed (engineering firm, field services, material expediting, etc.) to accomplish the intent of the project and schedule as needed
• Execute small projects, inspections, analytics, and diagnostics which help improve the efficiency, reliability and safety of the facility in addition to capital projects
• Participate as a member of cross-functional teams in the implementation of major Capital projects and facility rehabilitations including Operations and Maintenance at the host department

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least five years of project-related experience within manufacturing
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work with all levels at the plant
• Genuine team approach to problem solving
• A strong technical competence regarding asset reliability, structural and mechanical failure modes analysis and fixed asset maintenance best practices
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Working knowledge of MS Office especially Excel, PowerPoint and Project

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hydraulic experience
• Knowledge of process, maintenance and production facilities
• Project-related experience within a steel mill