Lead Maintenance Engineer

Job ID: R10538
Job Title: Lead Maintenance Engineer
City,State: Cleveland, OH, US
Job Family: Steel Operations
Posted On: June 9, 2025

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Job Description

Cleveland-Cliffs, Cleveland Works, has an immediate opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Engineer, High Energy, in the Maintenance, Engineering, and Utilities (MEU) department.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Promote the principles and practices of efficient end-use energy technologies to lighting, utility, process, and power systems.
  • Lead the Continuous Improvement program for the Cleveland MEU Division.
  • Central responsibility for plant-wide utilities, systems, and contracts, plant energy conservation efforts, plant energy and utility usage management, plant & departmental utility measurement.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of HV equipment (substations, transmission lines/cables, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, relays, etc.).
  • Perform system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination). One of two- ETAP or EasyPower software experience.
  • Coordinate Relays & SCADA.
  • Lead the power system improvement projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.   

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 3 years of leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial environment, or the military.
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and exposure to databases.
  • Prior experience prioritizing and multitasking multiple projects, excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and strong problem-solving/negotiating skills.
  • Understanding and experience in medium voltage plant electrical distribution.
  • Availability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays, in a multi-level organization that operates 24/7.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or Power Systems.
  • 7+ years of experience in high voltage engineering and maintenance.
  • Strong understanding of protection systems, SCADA, and relay coordination.
  • Knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS) is a plus.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar.
  • OSHA, NEC or NFPA 70E/ 70B trainings.

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, 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.

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