Location: Cleveland, OH
Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works has an immediate opening for a Senior Section Manager Powerhouse in our MEU Steam Utilities Department. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of all powerhouse operations and maintenance activities within the Cleveland, OH plant. This role will ensure the reliability of critical utilities – including blast furnace wind, steam and electricity – while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality steel making operations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, strong leadership, and relevant experience in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Ensure a safe work environment while maintaining a reliable, cost-effective source of Blast Furnace wind and steam electricity for plant operations.
Provide managerial and financial oversight for the Powerhouse and BOF Suppressed Combustion systems operations
Oversee power system operations and maintenance of associated electrical and mechanical equipment
Provides senior leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, front-line managers, and their crews to ensure effective execution of operations and maintenance plans in a 24/7 operation
Lead the development of short- and long-range maintenance and operational plans, budgets, and performance targets
Collaborate with other departments to address customer requests and support continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, quality, and cost performance
Drive process, equipment, and system improvements through engineering and reliability initiatives
Builds a high-performance culture centered on accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
Design and deliver training programs, ensure ongoing workforce development, and provide meaningful performance feedback
Promote teamwork, maintain effective employee relations, and oversee disciplinary actions when needed
Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, state licensure regulations, and internal standards for energy systems
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience
5+ years of leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial operations or the military
Deep working knowledge of powerhouse operations and maintenance, including steam generation, high-voltage power distribution, and combustion systems
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical discipline
10 years of leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial operations or the military
7+ years of engineering experience in steelmaking, heavy manufacturing, or high-energy industrial environment
Experience managing high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, compressed air systems or high-voltage distribution
Experience in a unionized environment
Current State of Ohio Stationary Engineer’s License
Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.
The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000. 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 Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to 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 careers@clevelandcliffs.com 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.