Process Engineer, Steelmaking
Are you an analytical and solutions-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment?
AltaSteel is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Steelmaking team and play a critical role in optimizing production processes, improving operational performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic steel manufacturing environment while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze Steelmaking process performance and key operating metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
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Participate in daily operational reviews and provide technical recommendations to improve performance.
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Lead root cause investigations related to process deviations, equipment failures, quality concerns, safety incidents, and production interruptions.
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Develop and implement process improvement initiatives that support productivity, quality, throughput, yield, and cost reduction objectives.
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Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and overall plant performance.
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Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues.
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Manage projects from concept development through implementation and commissioning.
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Support new product development initiatives, product trials, and process enhancement opportunities.
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Analyze operational data using statistical and analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making.
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Develop and maintain operating procedures, technical documentation, and process standards.
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Support asset utilization, equipment reliability, and plant availability initiatives.
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Participate in outage planning, operational readiness reviews, and commissioning activities.
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Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices applicable to Steelmaking operations.
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Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in safety initiatives and incident investigations.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering.
- Registered with APEGA as an EIT or P.Eng or P.L. (Eng.).
- 7-10years’ experience working in a heavy industrial environment, ideally with experience in steel melting and casting.
- Knowledge of steelmaking refractory systems is be considered an asset.
- Proven track record in problem solving.
- Ability to communicate and influence with all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to manage a number of projects and priorities to a timeline and budget, while realizing project benefits.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated responsible attitude towards safety.
- Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills.
Job Details:
- Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, with the occasional need to work evenings or weekends due to operational need.
- Competitive salary package.
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Fast-paced environment
- Pre-employment requirements:
- Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol test
- Criminal background check
This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
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