Location Cleveland OHCleveland‑Cliffs Steel LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Cleveland Ohio facility. This role plays a critical part in improving equipment reliability optimizing control system performance and reducing unplanned downtime across the Hot Mill. The Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer drives technical excellence leads complex automation initiatives and supports a culture of safety and continuous improvement.Summary of ResponsibilitiesMaintain troubleshoot and improve electrical automation PLC and motor drive systems supporting Hot Mill operations Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Level 1 PLCs control systems regulating systems and industrial motor drives Analyze and repair complex electrical and control system issues affecting production quality and safety Lead and manage electrical projects including PLC installations upgrades vendor coordination cost tracking scheduling and commissioning Support training and knowledge transfer to hourly and salaried maintenance personnel on electrical and power distribution Apply best practices in process automation feedback devices instrumentation ACDC motor control and power distribution Utilize data analysis and diagnostic tools to improve system reliability and reduce downtime Drive continuous improvement initiatives using root‑cause analysis reliability engineering principles and structured problem‑solving methodologies Evaluate and recommend technology upgrades to enhance automation capability and long‑term equipment performance Ensure accurate documentation of electrical drawings PLC logic changes control strategies and troubleshooting guides Collaborate with Operations Maintenance Planning Engineering IT Vendors and Continuous Improvement teams Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety environmental and regulatory standards Perform additional duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field OR an Associate degree with a minimum of five 5 years of relevant industrial electrical experienceMinimum five 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance controls or automation within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environmentDemonstrated hands‑on proficiency with PLC platforms industrial drives and control systems in a high‑demand manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of automation architectures industrial communication networks and ACDC motor control principlesProficiency with Microsoft Windows and standard engineering softwareAbility to work in a hot dusty industrial manufacturing environment including climbing stairs and ladders and working on uneven surfacesApplicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred QualificationsBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Proven ability to support production operations with a focus on uptime quality and process stabilityExperience with GE PLC platforms RX7i Versamax Genius IO ABB drives and industrial data acquisition systems Familiarity with SQL databases network configuration and system integration Strong project management skills with experience managing vendors and capital or maintenance projects Experience training and mentoring maintenance personnel Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.The salary range for this role is 95000 to 120000. An employees pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications experience skills geographic location and business or organizational needs.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing stamping tooling and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement plan education assistance paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to careersclevelandcliffs.com or call 1312 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, we are also the largest supplier of iron ore pellets in North America. In 2020, we acquired two major steelmakers, AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA, vertically integrating our legacy iron ore business with quality-focused steel production and emphasis on the automotive end market. Our fully integrated portfolio includes custom-made pellets and HBI; flat-rolled carbon steel, stainless, electrical, plate, tinplate and long steel products; as well as carbon and stainless steel tubing, hot and cold stamping and tooling. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we employ approximately 25,000 people across our mining, steel and downstream manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.