Plant Reliability Specialist I

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, expertise, and direction in the implementation of Maintenance Reliability strategies.
• Responsible for development and execution of multiple improvement programs and projects across the Maintenance and Reliability functions.
• Provide technical expertise and support to ensure that Preventative / Predictive Programs, Maintenance Planning Processes are executed to meet current and long-term objectives.
• Responsible for providing leadership, direction, and assistance in conducting analysis of system maintainability and reliability studies of equipment; develop and utilize appropriate surveillance and feedback systems to generate and evaluate data.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis of systems and subsystems within a manufacturing environment.
• Conduct field analysis of operations, investigations, evaluation, and reviews and provide feedback to appropriate functional groups including executive staff.
• Identify Operational delays and lead activities for problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop monthly progress reports for Operating areas under your responsibility.
• Develop effective PM’s for equipment to support business unit metrics.
• Provide direction for Q.I.T. and other support groups to assist Operating units and meet Business Plan objectives.
• Interact with other Operating facilities to ensure consistent practices are maintained.

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Heavy industrial/rotating equipment experience (motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps)
• Familiarity with mill-specific assets: rolling mills, continuous casters, EAF/BOF equipment, cranes, conveyors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Understanding of high-temperature, high-load, and abrasive operating environments
• Experience with critical spares strategy and equipment criticality ranking
• Knowledge of process interdependencies (upstream/downstream impact of failures)

• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)
• CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer, ASQ)
• Vibration analysis certification (Category I–III, ISO 18436)
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) certification
• Cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting to leadership
• Project management for reliability improvement initiatives
• Safety-first mindset (OSHA regulations, LOTO procedures)
• 3+ years of industrial reliability/maintenance engineering experience (varies by seniority)

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
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Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24

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