Asset / Process Reliability - Manufacturing Technology

Requisition ID:  32484 

Note: This job posting is to fill mutiple vacancies.

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we’re more than makers of steel. We’re nation builders. Our products help move, feed, build and protect Canada, from coast to coast to coast, today and into the future. 

Across our site, the Health and Safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors is our highest priority. We are committed to maintaining a safe work environment through strong leadership, clear expectations, and continuous improvement, with all team members expected to actively identify hazards and take action to prevent harm. Joining ArcelorMittal Dofasco means supporting a zero-injury mindset and committing to ensuring everyone returns home safely each day.

We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of.  At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products. From our vehicles to our power, and our food to our highways, steel is critical to the lives, prosperity and safety of Canadians.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People." is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Job Posting

Manufacturing Technology 

Coordinator / Senior Coordinator / Specialist / Senior Specialist

(Permanent Position)

We are looking for individuals with a background in engineering, an interest in reliability, and a passion for advanced manufacturing to join our Manufacturing Technology Team in an Asset or Process Reliability role.

Within Manufacturing Technology, you’ll have the opportunity to work within one of our 10 assets or service areas where you will work closely on a team of engineers and technologists and our skilled trades and manufacturing personnel to improve reliability and capability.  You will help identify and manage risks that could adversely affect throughput, efficiency, product quality and overall performance.

The successful candidate’s job title (Coordinator, Senior Coordinator, Specialist, or Senior Specialist) will be determined based on qualifications and relevant work experience. You will be placed within a business area in an Asset or Process Reliability role based on your qualifications and work experience. 

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Asset Reliability:

On the Asset Reliability Team, you will apply continuous improvement and reliability methodologies to optimize equipment, develop maintenance strategies, investigate equipment failures, and identify creative and innovative solutions to improve asset performance. You will also be involved with supporting investment projects.

Process Reliability: 

On the Process Reliability Team, you will help improve process reliability by identifying production and product losses and leading improvement projects to reduce those losses. You will also optimize process models and investigate failures to enhance quality and reliability.

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Accountabilities:

In both roles you will:

• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Support improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic objectives across Health and Safety, Environment, Energy, Production, Quality & Yield, and Cost.
• Analyze equipment, process, production, and quality performance to identify losses, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and develop appropriate corrective actions, controls and training to eliminate/mitigate potential failures.   
• Evaluate equipment and process performance against established standards and identify opportunities to improve reliability, capability, and control.
• Develop, plan, and execute improvement projects, including equipment, process, and design changes.
• Use equipment / process performance data to verify that reliability improvements achieve and sustain the intended results.
• Develop and maintain FMEA, control plans and reliability documentation for manufacturing assets.
• Communicate recommendations to leadership, operations and maintenance. 
• Lead technical investigations into recurring process and equipment failures and propose solutions.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to solve technical problems.
• Remain up to date on new developments in processes, products, equipment and technologies for the steel industry.

Asset Reliability Focus: 

• Develop and optimize maintenance and equipment reliability strategies based on asset performance, failure history, risk, and criticality.
• Lead equipment redesigns, engineering improvements, and technology upgrades that reduce reliability risk and improve equipment life.
• Evaluate equipment design and performance and recommend modifications or technology improvements that reduce reliability risk. 

Process Reliability Focus: 

• Analyze production, process, quality, and yield losses and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain process models, operating practices, and process controls.
• Lead technical investigations and improvements that increase process capability, product quality, consistency, and throughput.
• Develop and conduct layered process audits to verify adherence to established operating practices and identify improvement opportunities.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements below are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, and materials engineering.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing, steel-related industry or heavy industrial experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate, influence, and work as part of cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical aptitude and practical understanding of equipment, failure modes, and reliability concepts.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving skills, including RCA and data analysis.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, such as World Class Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Demonstrates curiosity, learning agility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Shows initiative and ownership, with the ability to work independently with limited direction and incomplete information.
• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, and time management skills.
• Experience with project management in engineering/construction projects.
• Mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Work Environment:

• Your workspace will be located within our manufacturing facilities.
• Employees are frequently expected to be on the shop floor and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (which is provided).

Hours of Work:

• Normal hours of work for this position are “days”, Monday to Friday. Extended hours including weekends are occasionally required to meet project deadlines and to support shutdowns.
• Employees will be required to work closely with our Operations and Maintenance teams with the asset they’ve been assigned. Employees will be required to work occasional 12-hour shifts (days, nights and/or weekends).

Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco

We value you, and your contributions to our mutual success. To recognize this, we provide extensive and market-competitive total rewards including salary, variable pay, employer funded retirement savings, group benefits with fully paid premiums, and other programs like recognition points and wellness initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $66,500 - $114,000. Starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and work experience.

On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:

• Participation in our annual bonus plan based on the achievement of Company goals against target metrics at a rate of 10% 
• Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions between 5 and 10%. No employee contribution required.
• Competitive vacation allowances
• Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.
• For health and dental claims, you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.
• Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.

After two years of permanent company service, you will participate in our Profit Sharing, where all permanent employees share equally in the allocation of profits.

Other immediate benefits include:

• Competitive vacation entitlements
• PPE and workwear provided at no cost
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family

 
We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.  

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. We encourage all qualified applications from all backgrounds and identities to apply and are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.