Process Engineer - United States Steel Corporation

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrating the diversity of our employees.

For centuries steel has been intertwined with humankind’s journey. From the buildings around us, the vehicles that transport us, and the appliances we utilize in our homes, steel is a part of our everyday lives. The process that makes all this possible starts here at Minnesota Ore Operations in the Minntac and Keetac Facilities.We are seeking a PROCESS MANAGER/PROCESS ENGINEER atMinnesota Ore Operations. This position is an opportunity to apply your analytical, collaboration, and communication skills to drive improvements across our processing operations. You will exercise your abilities and creativity to help solve today’s challenges around operating efficiency, emerging digital technologies, and sustainability.This position reports directly to the Sr. Area Manager - Operational Excellence.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Daily process monitoring, hands-on troubleshooting and collaboration with operating team
• Reviewing key performance indicators associated with the assigned area to provide technical guidance on operating and maintenance practices to support productivity, efficiency and quality
• Implementing projects to improve the competitiveness of the operation while establishing and managing project milestones and resource requirements
• Utilizing data to assist with business planning and forecasting
• Driving culture change to instill focus on fact-based management practices via the use of Lean Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies

• Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary groups to drive results
• Possess excellent computer, communication and writing skills, as well as an interest in hands-on assignments in a manufacturing environment
• Capability to analyze, interpret and communicate process data
• Understanding of experimental design and analysis to test hypotheses
• Ability to apply statistical methods and analysis to data
• Understanding that safety as a core value in all aspects of work

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Minerals Processing Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy, or related scientific field
• This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing

• A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities.
• A willingness to take initiative to understand the business.
• An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth.
• Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident, and high energy.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Leadership and strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.
• Previous work experience in the fields of minerals processing or a similar manufacturing/processing environment
• Lean Six Sigma experience and/or certification

The base salary of $67,588 to $101,382 is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23
• Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023
• Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)