Metallurgy Engineer

Overview

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CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

This position can be remote.

CDI Engineering Solutions is looking for a Metallurgy Engineer (DRI SME) to support the local management team with metallurgical expertise, data analysis and problem-solving.

Drive improvement projects for safety, quality, sustainability and cost.

Train and coach operators of key metallurgical processes and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.

Work closely with process engineers to reduce variations in key input and output process variables to improve quality performance.

Responsibilities

Analyze performance of key metallurgical processes and deploy countermeasures when the processes deviate from expected performance.

Ensure adherence to standard process procedures and safety standards.

Train and coach operators on key metallurgical processes.

Drive process improvement projects in collaboration with the central Metallurgy & Process Engineering team and onsite Manufacturing Managers and Technical Team.

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Qualifications

Many years of operations experience from Direct Reduction (DR) Ironmaking.

Hydrogen DR technology. 

Engineering Design.

Metallurgical Processes.

Direct Reduction Plant design, equipment selection, commissioning, and operation.

Process design and modelling.

Metallurgical balances (mass, water and energy).

Techno-economic modelling.

Capacity and production planning.

Direct Reduction (DR) Ironmaking.

Analytic troubleshooting and problem solving.

Education Requirements

Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in steelmaking or equivalent operation.

Ability to work independently and achieve results by training and coaching others.

EEO Statement

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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