Steel Shops Process and Reliability Expert (H/F)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reliability Engineering & Technical Support

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for chronic issues in EAFs and steel shop equipment.
Develop and implement reliability improvement plans for mechanical, electrical, and automation systems for low performer Steel shops.
Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams for troubleshooting and chronic problem resolution.
Establish preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to ensure asset reliability and longevity.

2. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Promote lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process performance and reduce waste.
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to implement improvement initiatives in productivity, energy efficiency, and cost reduction.
Standardize operational best practices and ensure compliance with procedures and safety standards.

3. KPI Monitoring and Performance Management

Define and track reliability and operations KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, downtime, energy consumption, yield, and OEE.
Analyze data trends to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports to management with actionable insights.

4. Collaboration and Communication

Work closely with operations, maintenance, planning, and quality teams to align goals and drive operational excellence.
Liaise with equipment vendors, OEMs, and consultants as needed to resolve complex technical issues.
Conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions for operational and maintenance staff.



5. Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering. Master's preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in a steel manufacturing environment with hands-on exposure to EAFs and secondary steelmaking.
Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability principles (RCM, TPM, FMEA).
Familiarity with CMMS systems and industrial data analytics tools (e.g., PI System, Power BI).
Proven track record in KPI management and continuous improvement projects.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or Reliability Engineering is a plus.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Equipment availability and reliability (MTBF/MTTR)
Energy consumption per ton of steel
Furnace yield and productivity
Number of unplanned downtimes or stoppages
Implementation rate of improvement initiatives
Cost savings generated through reliability projects

7. Languages:

English proven fluency.

8. Travel rate:

Up to 50 %.