Job Description

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

The ideal candidate will lead refractory usage and organization of refractory operations for the Steelmaking team, including providing guidance and feedback to refractory operators to meet the business goals of ArcelorMittal Calvert.

The Basics:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of refractory experience in a steelmaking factory required
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Computer skills to include SAP and Microsoft Office
• In depth knowledge of steelmaking refractory and concrete material
• Extensive knowledge of steelmaking refractory works and gunning operations
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills working with professionals, operations/maintenance personnel, and construction trades

The Extras:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or similar field preferred
• 6+ years of refractory experience
• Technical knowledge of Caster, Melt Shop, Ladle Metallurgy Facility (LMF), and/or RH desired

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Fulfill the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
• Monitor and evaluate Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Ladle Metallurgy Facility (LMF), Ladle, RH, and Caster refractory performances to include state and degradation time
• Identify appropriate counter measures in case of non-achievement of refractory performance targets
• Manage production equipment process parameters, identify deviations to standard that have influence on refractory performance, and implement corrective measures
• Organize and coordinate refractory repair and reline works for EAF, LMF, Ladle, RH, tundish
• Monitor refractory team and refractory contractor work progression
• Contribute to incident root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Take the ownership to seek and correct issues regarding refractory
• Write & update work instructions for refractory works and organize related HIRAC review (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control)
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities
• Perform new material trials (brick and/or concrete)
• Work with EAF, LMF, RH, caster interfaces for the overall benefit of steel making mill
• Communicate and plan with the maintenance team the maintenance needs of refractory maintenance equipment and contractors
• Provide a refractory expertise to technology team for improvement projects implementation
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect
• Demonstrate and promote AM/NS Calvert Purpose and Values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability
• Monitor inventory levels of refractory and related consumables; Communicate with procurement and refractory vendors to ensure optimal refractory inventories are maintained

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office and Industrial setting in the Steel Making facility
• During first ~2 years, Construction setting
• Gulf coast region in Calvert, AL
• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads

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 offers 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 remote work opportunities, 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.

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.

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.

Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.