What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Metallurgist, BRS position at Big River Steel LLC?
U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees.
The Plant Metallurgist ensures policies, procedures and all activities are carried out to support BRS goals and objectives at the Site level and in the Product Development and Quality Department as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Uphold a high integrity for BRS Systems while supporting Quality, Environmental and Safety Systems.
- Coordinate with operations to determine unit capabilities for streamlining order processing.
- Participate in the inquiry process for timely acceptance / denial of orders outside capability limits.
- Ensure tracking for all new trial orders through the system.
- Manage IOM Metallurgy and L3 process instructions as required for new and existing grades and routings.
- Work with Product Development, Quality Group and Sales on new grade development and qualifications.
- Prioritize responsibilities to support prompt order approval and disposition of production coils to ensure customer satisfaction for support of scheduling and customer lead times.
- Work with Customer Solution Specialists to expedite to accommodate customer requests.
- Ensure Management of Change (MOC) practices are well defined and followed.
- Assist in internal reject and customer claim investigations to determine root cause.
- Support all departments as needed to strengthen BRS profitability and continual improvement efforts.
- Carries out the assigned duties of a Team Member to support Project Management.
Preferred Skills:
- Quality and detailed oriented
- Strong Metallurgical knowledge and understanding with the ability to interpret customer specific requirements and specifications
- Good organizational / time management skills with strong technical and analytical problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and computer skills; ability to work independently and ability to work proactively with other departments
- BS or MS in Material Science, Chemistry, or related discipline; Doctorate preferred
- Knowledge and experience in Steel CSP Mills - Mini Mills with 3 years’ experience as a Process Metallurgist is preferred
Salary : $72,800 - $92,100
