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ArcelorMittal
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Mechanical Engineer
ArcelorMittal · Portland, Texas, United States
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In short
The Mechanical Engineer provides hands-on technical support for plant equipment, maintenance strategies, and process optimization to ensure safe and reliable operations. They lead root cause investigations, manage capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and equipment performance.
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess at least five years of experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment. The role requires demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance reliability, and the ability to work effectively with field personnel and contractors.
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ArcelorMittal Brasil
hiring as ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal no Brasil: A ArcelorMittal, líder global na indústria de aço e mineração, desenvolve aços de alta qualidade e eficiência que nos ajudam a tornar o mundo mais sustentável. Nas Américas Central, do Sul e Caribe, produzimos soluções inovadoras em Aços Longos e Aços Planos que satisfazem às mais rigorosas exigências das indústrias automobilística, de eletrodomésticos, naval, de energia, construção civil, agronegócio e outras. Na América Latina, somos líderes na produção de aço e operamos em sinergia com mais de 30 unidades no Brasil, Argentina, Costa Rica e Venezuela. Todas as empresas e unidades são certificadas em normas internacionais ISO 9001, ISO 14001 e OHSAS 18001, referentes aos quesitos qualidade, meio ambiente, saúde e segurança ocupacional. No Brasil, aproximadamente 16 mil pessoas representam uma rica força multicultural de alto desempenho. Nossas plantas industriais, localizadas nos estados de São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, Espírito Santo, Bahia e Mato Grosso do Sul, têm capacidade de produção anual de 12,5 milhões de toneladas de aço bruto e de 7 milhões de toneladas de minério de ferro.
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ArcelorMittal no Mundo: Presente em mais de 60 países na Ásia, África, Europa e Américas, a ArcelorMittal possui operações industriais em 19 países e mantém a liderança nos principais mercados de aço, incluindo os segmentos da construção, automotivo, eletrodomésticos e embalagens. Também é líder nas áreas de pesquisa e desenvolvimento e novas tecnologias. Na pluralidade de seus mais de 208 mil empregados, a ArcelorMittal encontra uma riqueza cultural inigualável, que reflete no bom clima organizacional e nas práticas reconhecidas de gestão de pessoas.
- INDUSTRY
- Mining
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- HEADQUARTERS
- Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
- SIZE
- 10,001+
- OFFICES
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Questions about this role
- Is this ArcelorMittal role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and production processes through the application of sound engineering principles, maintenance best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a technical resource to Operations and Maintenance by providing hands-on support for equipment troubleshooting, asset reliability, maintenance strategies, process optimization, and capital improvements. The Mechanical Engineer is expected to maintain a strong presence in the field and work closely with technicians, contractors, and leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, resolve equipment and operational challenges, and drive sustainable business results. This role requires a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to balance day-to-day operational support with longer-term improvement initiatives.
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The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment and production processes through the application of sound engineering principles, maintenance best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a technical resource to Operations and Maintenance by providing hands-on support for equipment troubleshooting, asset reliability, maintenance strategies, process optimization, and capital improvements. The Mechanical Engineer is expected to maintain a strong presence in the field and work closely with technicians, contractors, and leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, resolve equipment and operational challenges, and drive sustainable business results. This role requires a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to balance day-to-day operational support with longer-term improvement initiatives.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship by supporting compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide engineering support for plant equipment, production processes, and maintenance activities across assigned areas of responsibility.
- Maintain a strong field presence to observe equipment performance, engage with Operations and
- Maintenance personnel, and identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures, process disruptions, and performance issues to minimize downtime and maximize asset utilization.
- Lead and participate in root cause analysis investigations and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyze equipment history, maintenance data, process performance, and reliability trends to identify recurring issues and long-term improvement opportunities.
- Support the development and execution of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
- Develop and implement engineering solutions that improve equipment reliability, maintainability, operability, and lifecycle performance.
- Support planning and execution of maintenance outages, shutdowns, and major repair activities.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, scopes of work, engineering drawings, and contractor deliverables.
- Support capital projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and other stakeholders to improve equipment performance, product quality, production efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Participate in Management of Change (MOC), risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, review, and improve maintenance procedures, standards, and best practices.
- Serve as a technical coach and mentor to Operations and Maintenance personnel by sharing knowledge, supporting workforce development, and promoting equipment ownership and reliability best practices.
- Assist in the training and development of employees by providing technical instruction, field coaching, and hands-on guidance related to equipment operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability principles.
- Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and foster a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and accountability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Five (5) years of engineering experience in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining, steel, petrochemical, refinery, power generation, cement, or similar industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting maintenance, operations, reliability, or process improvement activities within an operating facility.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment failures and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Experience leading or participating in root cause failure analyses and corrective action development.
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with maintenance technicians, operators, contractors, and frontline supervision in a field-based environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, technical specifications, and P&IDs.