At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Oregon Steel Mills is seeking a self motivated Metallurgical Engineer to join our Portland team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in rolling mills and heat treating facilities. Reporting to the Product and Process Engineering Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of technical support to Operations, Sales and Oregon Steel Mills clients.

• Provide technical expertise related to, but not limited to, chemistry specification, critical process parameter identification, material testing requirements, material inspection standards and procedures
• Review customer orders and specifications
• Assess plate and heat treated laboratory test results to permit customer shipment
• Resolve rolling mill schedule anomalies, including but not limited to, chemical and technical issues associated with successful application of steel slabs onto customer orders
• Analyze material characteristics and critical process parameter performance
• Provide technical support to the Sales department in response to customer product inquiries
• Investigate the root cause of non-conforming material and recommend a resolution
• Participate in and/or lead cross functional problem solving teams
• Performs other duties and technical projects as they might be assigned.
• This position requires to be on-site, it is not a remote position

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Engineering.
• 5 years experience as a metallurgical engineer in a heavy manufacturing industry, steel industry preferred
• Background in ferrous metallurgy, alloys, plate mill rolling of steel plate.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Cooperative and effective team member, able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in an environment subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust and noise
• Knowledge of ASTM, CSA, EN, and Military specifications is a benefit

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.