Metallurgical Engineer

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Newcastle

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.

• Development and implementation of maintenance repair strategies
• Assess budgetary requirements, compile oven repair budget and provide input into yearly plant budget
• Manage data collection of operational parameters, analyze data, and track various action sheets with Experts to improve operational variables
• Monitor welders' work quality
• Manage availability and optimize oven availability
• Develop and control over the execution of maintenance activities
• Contribute to BI wave execution within responsibility area
• Ensure repair of installations with minimum impact on production
• Identify and motivate implementation of extraordinary maintenance expenditure
• Champion disciplined implementation of SHERQ processes and systems

• BSc honours/ B-Eng. Degree (NQF 8/10) in Metallurgical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Asset reliability progress knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of supply chain and interaction with internal and external suppliers
• Good knowledge of maintenance philosophies, processes and procedures
• General knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations

• Orientated towards meeting customer requirements and quality driven
• Analytical, problem solving and coordination skills
• Integrative and collaborative approach
• Long-term orientated and strategic thinker and execution skills
• Ability to compile and manage a budget
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent business relationships
• Good people management and project management skills