Reliability Engineer Hot Strip Mill

Requisition ID:  32394 

ArcelorMittal Calvert uses the most innovative technology to create the steel that tomorrow’s world will be made of. As part of a global organization, every day over 190,000 of our talented people, located in over 60 countries, push the boundaries of digitalization and use advanced technology to create a world that is stronger, faster, and smarter. Our strength comes from having a rich tapestry of high-performance, multi-cultural teams, each of them working together effectively to achieve the same organizational goals. ArcelorMittal Calvert promotes an innovative, diverse team experience, while supporting our team members in advancing their careers.

Located in Calvert, 35 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, our state-of-the-art steel processing facility has the capacity to process 5.3 million tons of high-value steel grades in the North America market. We are constantly striving to work safer and smarter, and to make our products stronger, lighter, and more sustainable so we can meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, our communities, and the wider world.

Health and Safety is our most important core value. We are convinced a strong health and safety performance leads to improved operational performance. Our focus on this value not only keeps people safe, but leads to a healthier, more sustainable business. We are pleased to share ArcelorMittal Calvert's recent site safety achievements:

• Our facility maintains ISO 45001 certification, demonstrating our commitment to meeting the highest standards in occupational health and safety management.
• In 2024, we achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate 75% lower than the industry average for steel manufacturing.
• We celebrated a significant milestone in 2024, reaching 8 million hours worked without a lost-time incident.

ArcelorMittal Calvert recently expanded with the addition of a brand-new, cutting-edge Steelmaking facility in Calvert, AL. We invite you to apply to join us and become a part of forging the future of steel in Alabama for generations to come. 

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

The ideal candidate will provide engineering support through maintenance and reliability processes within the highly automated Hot Strip Mill (HSM) to meet the business goals of ArcelorMittal Calvert. This position will have a strong focus on maintenance strategy and Equipment Maintenance Plan (EMP) management, including ownership of the EMP process, monthly review of Time-Based Maintenance (TBM) activities, and leadership of Preventive Maintenance (PM) reviews. The role will also support equipment reliability improvements, reduction of unplanned downtime, elimination of repeat failures, and continuous improvement of maintenance plans and strategies.

The Basics:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline required.
• • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a heavy industrial or highly automated manufacturing environment, with demonstrated experience in maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex industrial equipment and systems and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial mechanical and/or electrical equipment and systems.
• Experience identifying equipment failure causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Ability and willingness to provide hands-on technical support during equipment breakdowns, outages, and other critical operational events.
• Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA/RCA), Cause Mapping, Kaizen, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and maintenance strategy development.
• Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting equipment performance data to support reliability improvements and technical decision-making.
• Proficiency in developing and communicating technical reports, proposals, scopes of work, and recommendations to multiple levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).

The Extras:

• Steel Hot Rolling or similar heavy industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with Predictive Maintenance and condition monitoring technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, Motor Circuit Analysis, or other PdM technologies.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other CMMS platforms.
• Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Experience leading and/or supporting equipment reliability improvement projects.
• Experience supporting major mill outages, commissioning activities, and equipment startups.
• Experience supporting capital improvement projects, including technical evaluations, equipment modifications, installation, and commissioning.

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

• Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders across Maintenance, Reliability, Operations, and other supporting teams.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to facilitate and lead maintenance strategy and reliability meetings efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail in maintaining technical documentation, maintenance plans, and action tracking.
• Ability to analyze maintenance and equipment performance data and translate findings into clear recommendations and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability, with the ability to coordinate stakeholders and drive agreed actions to completion.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present maintenance performance, findings, and recommendations to different levels of the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Serves as the HSM owner of the Equipment Maintenance Plan (EMP) process, ensuring maintenance strategies are properly developed, documented, implemented, reviewed, and continuously improved.
• Leads the periodic review and optimization of Preventive Maintenance (PM), Time-Based Maintenance (TBM), and other maintenance activities to ensure tasks, frequencies, scopes, and resources remain technically justified and effective.
• Coordinates and facilitates monthly TBM and maintenance strategy reviews, engaging Reliability, Maintenance, Planning, Operations, and other technical stakeholders to evaluate performance, identify gaps, and define improvement actions.
• Develops, reviews, and improves technically based maintenance strategies for critical HSM equipment using equipment criticality, failure history, failure modes, maintenance history, inspection findings, and equipment performance data.
• Owns, maintains, and updates key maintenance and reliability KPIs related to EMP, TBM, PM compliance, maintenance strategy effectiveness, and other assigned reliability processes, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.
• Analyzes maintenance and reliability data, including equipment failures, downtime, maintenance history, PM performance, costs, and other relevant KPIs to identify trends, bad actors, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepares, consolidates, and presents maintenance and reliability performance, KPI results, EMP status, trends, findings, and improvement opportunities to HSM leadership and other stakeholders.
• Ensures EMPs, maintenance strategies, PM requirements, technical recommendations, and supporting documentation are properly maintained, standardized, and aligned with established maintenance and reliability processes.
• Leads periodic reviews of maintenance plans with equipment owners and technical specialists to validate maintenance requirements and incorporate equipment modifications, operating experience, failure learnings, inspection findings, and new technical information.
• Tracks maintenance and reliability improvement actions, ensuring clear ownership, proper documentation, timely follow-up, and effective closure of identified gaps and recommendations.
• Supports Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and other structured problem-solving activities by reviewing findings and ensuring applicable corrective actions and lessons learned are incorporated into EMPs, PMs, and maintenance strategies.
• Supports the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of HSM maintenance and reliability processes, procedures, standards, KPIs, and reporting practices, collaborating with Maintenance, Reliability, Operations, Planning, and Project teams to ensure equipment modifications and operational changes are properly incorporated into applicable maintenance plans and strategies.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office and industrial setting within the Hot Strip Mill production unit.
• Gulf coast region in Calvert, AL
• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads, some weekends are required during extended Mill Outage work

Please note: The Job Profile is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

BENEFITS TO MAKE YOUR WORLD BETTER

ArcelorMittal Calvert focuses on hiring the best candidates, so we strive to provide the best benefits and perks to make your world easier.

Health & Wellness - You can choose between a high-deductible health insurance plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a traditional PPO plan with a Flex Spending Account (FSA) option.  We provide excellent dental and vision coverage and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Financial Protection - We provide life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, AD&D insurance, and 401k with an employer match of 6%.

Compensation - We offer competitive pay with quarterly bonuses as well as a comprehensive relocation package.

Workplace Flexibility - Paid vacation, starting at 13 days per year, increasing with tenure. Additionally, we provide 10 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and parental leave. ArcelorMittal Calvert believes in a positive work-life balance and offers flexible work hours, and alternative schedules, depending on the position.

Career & Personal Development – We offer a tuition reimbursement program and provide in-house training on professional topics, technical skills, and leadership competencies.

Culture – Our culture is built on a foundation of its core values, which include safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability. We emphasize collaboration and recognize every individual's unique contribution, encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce where all team members can grow and develop.

Way of Life – On-site 24/7 convenience mini markets are located throughout the site.  ArcelorMittal Calvert has a strong commitment to community involvement. Team members can contribute and get involved in giving back to their communities.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-289-3000 or email [email protected] to communicate your accommodation request.  Do not email your application materials to this email address.  Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
ArcelorMittal Calvert is an EEO Employer: Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Disability, Age, Vet, and Other Protected Group Status.