Process Engineer

Location: Hibbing, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Process Engineer at Hibbing Taconite in Hibbing, MN. Process engineering provides support to maximize efficiency, quality, and the productivity in a mineral processing operation. This individual will be working with operations, maintenance and reliability on short-term and long-term projects related to mineral processing. The position will support the objectives of the company for on-time production and seek out cost-savings opportunities within the iron ore mining and processing facilities.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Control Systems – DeltaV, PLC, and PI Historian

• Communication and network systems

• Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems

• Programing and Instrument Integration

• Provide improvement strategies to deliver consistent feed to the pellet plant.

• Direct and coordinate work performed by engineering consultants and contractors working on test programs or projects.

• Evaluate all processes in plant operations, recommend new technologies and identify potential cost-saving projects and safety issues.

• Provide process control technical guidance and expertise to management, engineers, operations, lab, safety and environmental teams daily.

• Utilize work orders, morning meetings, and weekly planning meetings to ensure that necessary repairs are prioritized to maintain process integrity.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in engineering, earth sciences, metallurgy or equivalent from an accredited institution

• Prior work experience within an industrial facility

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a positive attitude

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

• Skilled in completing mass balances for different unit operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

• 3-5 years’ engineering experience in heavy industry or mining/mineral processing

• Knowledge of cyclones, screens, magnetic separators and various grinding mills

• Proficient within Pi plant monitoring tool

Regular attendance is an essential requirement. Must be able to physically perform all these responsibilities safely: walk on uneven surfaces, climb equipment, operate pickup, and other small fleet vehicles, etc.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000.  An employee’s 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 is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through 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 [email protected] or call 1-(312) 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 – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.