Procurement & Supply Chain

Human Resource Manager – Midlothian, TX 

 
Starting pay $128,000 - $160,000 / year based on experience plus annual bonus. Benefits start on your first day! 

We Have:

A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.    
A thriving culture that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.  
An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. 
A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. 
 

We Offer:

You Have:

Your Purpose: 

Your Work: 

Job Specifications:

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. 

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

Maintenance Electrician

Are you a persistent person who enjoys identifying equipment issues and finding ways to resolve them? Are you detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize? Do you like working in a team oriented and collaborative environment? Join us as we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.

Earnings potential of $85000 - $106000 / year which includes base rate of $31.28/hr, weekly production bonus of 5-15% on top of the pay, and estimated annual overtime of 520 to 1040 hours. Benefits start on your first day.

We Have: 

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.    
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.  
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. 
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. 

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire 
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6% 
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance 
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 

Your Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 2 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting and repairing experience.
• Requires working knowledge of machines, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic knowledge of electrical and electronic controls.
• Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
• Intermediate drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems, electrical and electronic wiring specifications, properties of various materials, and the principles of operation and application of equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.
• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes.
• This role requires the ability to work Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm. 

Your Work: 

• Under general supervision, work from wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, head sketches, and project schedules to perform a variety of duties, ranging from moderately complex to difficult work involving electrical controls, motors, and power circuits.
• Use a variety of sophisticated hand tools and electrical measuring and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, Ohm meters to effectively test, adjust, dismantle, repair, and reassemble or install equipment involving motors, motor controls, electronic circuits and controls, circuit breakers, transformers, induction heaters, overhead cranes, and other electrical equipment and systems within the plant.
• Understand and apply all aspects of the critical tasks and the use of PRA’S before staring any work or repair.
• Working knowledge troubleshooting and repairing Ajax induction heating units.
• Install all types of conduits, making necessary bends, threading, and reassembling where necessary.
• Periodically inspect electrical equipment for electrical trouble or preventative maintenance.
• Disassemble motors; clean, repair, replace or adjust brushed and holders; repair or adjust electrical brakes, sleeve, or ball bearings.
• Disassemble, rebuild, and install air compressors, water pumps and cooling towers as necessary.
• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair operations to keep plant property, equipment, machines, forklifts and tools in good operating condition.
• Work in many verified and diverse capacities required in general plant maintenance, such as mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipefitting, burning, welding, lubricating, adjusting, set-ups of equipment etc.
• Maintain necessary records and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
• Detect and report defective material, improper operation, and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and practices.
• Any additional duties or assignments, as required or directed.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• On occasion, travel to attend maintenance-training programs or to provide assistance at other locations and to participate in cross-training activities.
• Repair portable power tools and perform other duties and work assignments as required and directed.
• Detect and report defective material, improper operation, and unusual conditions to proper supervision.  Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.  Follow prescribed safety regulations and practices.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

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Job Summary:

Perform a variety of basic to moderately complex maintenance and repair operations needed to keep the facilities, mobile equipment, and production equipment operating efficiently.  Perform various activities to include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and lubrication of equipment.  Other tasks include minor electrical repairs, hydraulic system repairs, welding, fabrication, and minor demolition.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Managing and controlling the activities of the labor force and the workflow practices of all workshop personnel to ensure maximum performance and efficiency
2. Provide positive motivation to all team members within the labor force section to ensure an ongoing positive work environment at all times
3. Work with Logistics dispatch team to ensure services/maintenance are occurring at regular required intervals
4. When required work with 3^rd party service providers to conduct major repairs and/or annual services
5. Follow all established Gerdau Safety, Environmental, and Routine procedures specific to the yard.
6. Work requires the ability to critically analysis production problems and make the appropriate repairs or adjustments to meet Logistic requirements.  This may require operating the equipment to view or listen to the equipment in order to determine necessary adjustments or repairs.
7. Repair and rebuild portable power tools, bearings, shaker tables, belt conveyors, and other small equipment.
8. Requirements include troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment, mobile equipment, and hydraulic equipment.
9. Perform various welding and torching tasks to include fabrication,
10. Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, and adjustments.
11. Minimal Downtime is experienced
12. Must have the ability to make decisions with a minimum of supervision.
13. Report any defective or substandard equipment or materials to the maintenance supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Approach daily activities so that personnel achieve:

1.  Quality control to the highest level
2. Safe work procedures for persons, plant, equipment, and the environment
3. Job timeliness and profitability

2. Work closely with outside contractors to complete more complex tasks.  Ensure that contractors are performing tasks in a manner that is consistent with Gerdau’s safety policies.

3. Assist co-workers in daily operational duties that are essential to the yard in terms of safety, efficiency, and profitability as required and directed.
4. Moblie, Ability to travel to different locations
5. Computer knowledge / skills

Salary & Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension/RSP plan
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

Maintenance Mechanic - Lancaster, SC

Are you looking for a new career that offers challenges and the opportunity to learn new skills and promotions? Do you like performing a wide range and variety of maintenance and repair operations, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and working with your hands?  Join Gerdau as we build the future!

Competitive pay $75000 - $90000 / year. Benefits start immediately.

We Have: 

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the auto industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.    
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.  
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability. 
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology. 

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire 
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6% 
• Bonuses
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance 
• Health Advocate Services 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Career Path System and Training 
• An empowering and open culture with the opportunity to grow and create 

Your Qualifications: 

• Ability to work from 6pm to 6am. Monday thru Friday and an occasional Saturday
• 1-3 years of industrial maintenance experience required
• Flexibility to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Mechanically inclined
• Desire to learn
• A high school diploma or GED
• Basic math skills

Your Purpose:

You will be performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks necessary to keep the plant property, equipment, machinery and tools in good operating condition; diagnose problems and work in many varied and diversified capacities required in general maintenance, overhaul, and repair of plant equipment, processes, and facilities.  Requires a general knowledge of electronics and electrical systems to include basic electrical repairs as needed or directed.  Plan and schedule plant and equipment maintenance activities to minimize disruption to plant production and material handling activities with some supervision and direction provided by the Plant Manager.  Major mechanical repairs, installation, and/or electrical repairs may require outside vendors or assistance from a Master Maintenance Mechanic.

Required Skills: Welding, Fabricating, Industrial Electrical & Maintenance

Your Work:

• Work involves diversified duties, highly variable, requiring considerable care and judgment to effectively and efficiently diagnose, dismantle, repair, lubricate, reassemble, or otherwise perform general maintenance activities to include pipefitter, welder, Fabricating millwright, assembler, carpenter, plumber, and installer skills and abilities.  Work will include electrical repair and wiring.
• Implement and maintain the division’s preventive maintenance program with input from plant manager and manufacturer’s recommendations.  Train and instruct employees on preventive maintenance activities and procedures.  Inspect, adjust, clean, and/or lubricate equipment as normal part of preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain and control plant inventory levels for maintenance parts and supplies.  Order parts and supplies in accordance with supervisor approval.
• Train lesser-skilled maintenance personnel on proper work methods and safety procedures when assisting with maintenance activities.
• Maintain plant equipment and maintenance records to meet Gerdau and OSHA’s safety and quality compliance standards.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions by sight, sound, or actions of plant equipment, machinery or processes and determine corrective action to include seeking vendor assistance.
• Tear down, replace, repair, install, and assemble equipment, parts, components, and accessories.  Develop and fabricate accessory fixtures or guards for machines and equipment.  Adjust machine mechanisms such as feed, speed, power input or output.
• Direct and/or coordinate production employees involved in maintenance repairs.
• Machining (turning, milling, grinding, drilling) parts for use in maintenance and production.
• Work requires basic computer operator skills
• Other duties as assigned

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

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Raw Materials Purchasing Agent / Scrap Buyer

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WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The Raw Materials Purchasing Agent is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap in an economical and efficient manner and establishing and maintaining effective relations with available suppliers including active solicitation of new supply sources, within assigned region.  The supplier base will include both established retail processors as well as suppliers whose business is conducted on a direct basis at the retail buying facilities as established at Gerdau mill divisions. This position will support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical, and productive relationships with suppliers.  It does require travel to complete job duties and maintain an effective network of vendors, mill personnel, and industry organizations.

The Raw Materials Purchasing Agent will coordinate activities with other procurement personnel, transportation, melt shop management, and mill scrap inspection and accounting personnel. This role works closely with transportation to keep them informed of new methods of shipment and carriers that may help minimize overall scrap costs.  The incumbent will also keep plant and corporate management abreast of changing market conditions. The incumbent will engage and utilize a network of sources to understand market activity and determine the needs of the mill/s supplied

Another key responsibility will be to provide information to other members of the raw materials procurement team.  This will be achieved through soliciting and reviewing competitive alternatives, assess vendor capabilities and past performance, recommend alternative sources for retail scrap, and select suppliers based on information gathered.  The incumbent will secure retail scrap based on the specific terms of purchase contracts within established policies and procedures, verify purchase order details, and document vendor performance.

This position also serves as a liaison between mill personnel and scrap suppliers.  The incumbent must be familiar with basic melting requirements at the mill in order to know the effect of different grades of scrap, relative to billet chemistry specifications. Raw Materials Purchasing Agent will work closely with vendors, shippers, and inspection personnel to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance requirements . Raw Materials Purchasing Agent will use the computer systems and procedures to receive, handle and pay for scrap throughout the Company and assist in resolving any problems that may arise with vendors. 

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU NEED?

• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in the buying, melting, or receiving of steel scrap or similar work experience at an exempt level.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to initiate business and possess strong negotiating, communication, math and problem-solving skills. 
• High ethical standards and a strong work ethic are key attributes required.
• Possess knowledge of sources and grades of raw materials, along with some knowledge of transportation issues and scrap yard operations.
• Computer literate in procurement systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of the effect different grades of steel on billet chemistry specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications to communicate effectively across all lines of the business. 
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate with suppliers
• Ability to travel
• Ability to research and recruit new supply sources
• Post secondary education preferred

Salary & Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension/RSP plan
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

Empowering people who build the future.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

Join us in shaping the future…

At Gerdau, our employees are the best in the business. We have high standards and our employees constantly strive to reach even higher levels of success. Gerdau's growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence, personal and professional growth of each employee and total safety in the workplace,

Gerdau is shaping a more collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable future with equal employment opportunity for all and recognition of the importance of each employee and applicant as an individual. We listen to people with genuine interest, ask questions, seek different perspectives and believe we can build better solutions together.  

Who we are

We are the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 45,000 employees, Gerdau has an installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons of steel and it is the largest recycler in Latin America, and around the world, it transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year. 

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. We serve customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.

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Millwright / Industrial Mechanic 

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position's main focus will be to inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Hourly Rate: $41.31 / hour plus COLA (cost of living allowance). Overtime available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repairs, installation and inspection work to be done.
• Inspects equipment for defects such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication.
• Finds the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.
• Advises when immediate shut down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporary continued operation would have no harmful effect.
• Trouble shoots and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Assembles or aligns gears, bearings and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running fits.
• Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating conditions.
• Interprets drawings and sketches.
• Dismantles, cleans repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, and lubricates mechanical equipment.
• Performs routine layout work, fabrication or repair of steel structures and components.
• Selects material in accordance with suitability for job and performs burning and mild steel welding.
• Operates simple machine tools such as drill press, pipe threading machine and power saw.
• Erects scaffolds and performs rigging as necessary.
• Prepares for workorders, records activities in CMMS 

Our Successful Candidate will have:

• A Red Seal Certification or Provincial Millwright Journeyman Certificate
• Experience in heavy industry
• Exposure to PM, Hydraulics, VF drives, PLC's, welding, crane work
• Experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work a rotating schedule (continental style schedule) 12 hour shifts as well an 8 hour day shift (Monday - Friday)
• Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades
• Basic computer experience 

Gerdau offers excellent benefits!

• Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance 
• RRSP with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 

Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 30,000 employees, Gerdau is the largest recycler in Latin America and around the world and transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year. 

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products.  Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.

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Welder

Job Description:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position's main focus will be to perform all kinds of welding, brazing and cutting on any type of metal using gas and electric welding equipment, and to layout, fabricate, assemble, erect and repair structural, plate and pipe work.

Hourly rate:  $41.07 /hour plus COLA (cost of living allowance).  Overtime is available.

Our Ideal Candidate will:

- Receive instructions and drawings regarding shop and fieldwork orders for the job

- Interpret drawings and sketches, plans working procedures and determines the materials, tools and equipment required

- Handle and /or make arrangements for the handling of the materials, tools and equipment to and from the job site in shop or field

- Lay out work, makes sketches and determines stock sizes as required

- Operate ironworker, drill, saw and miscellaneous hand and power otools to fabricate parts

- Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded

- Set up, fits, assembles and tack welds parts, constructing special fixtures as required

- Perform gas and electric welding in all positions, down hand, vertical and overhead

- Make any type and size of weld such as "V" lap, butt, pressure and thermal weld, brazing, pre-heating when required

- Build worn or defective surfaces

- Perform work requiring knowledge of the welding properties of various types of metals, welding rods, welding heats, stress relief, allowances for fit up and machining and the effect of warpage, shrinkage and expansion

- Use burning and gouging equipment to dismantle structural and fabricated assemblies for repair or modifications and to cut material to size and shape

- Erect scaffolds as required

- Operate man lift, hoists and cranes

- Keep immediate working area clean

- Create, prepare and complete work orders for maintenance work required

- Reserve and order parts for maintenance work

- Observe all safety rules and exercise all safety precautions

- Adhere to all Gerdau Manitoba CWB & AMSE QC manuals / procedures

- Use tools and equipment that would include (but not limited to) vaious types of gas and electric welding and burning eqiuipment, drawings, cleaning tools, shields, safety equipment, welding fixtures, iron worker, man lift, scaffolds, drill press, power saw, chain falls, miscellaneous hand and power tools and measuring devices

Qualifications and Experience Preferred:

Our ideal candidate will:

- Be a Provincial Licensed Journeyperson Industrial Welder (all positions) and/or have an unrestricted Provincial High Pressure Welder's License. As well will have the ability to successfully maintain these qualifications along with CWB (all positions) 
- Have experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Have the ability to work in a team environment and with other trades

- Possess strong communication skills and a good work ethic

Additional Incentives:

 Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:

    - Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life/accidental life insurance

    - RRSP with company matching

    - Employee Assistance Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants of employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee and applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

JOB TITLE:  Regional Energy Manager                                   JOB NUMBER

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.         Establish effective and competitive energy supply arrangements for regional area.

2.         Monitor and maintain up-to-date intelligence in relevant energy markets and identify opportunities.

3.         Develop competitive supply sources and maintain favorable vendor relations.

4.         Cooperate with plant management to facilitate communication regarding energy needs and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of commercial arrangements.

5.         Recommend, initiate, and carry out company policies and programs.

6.         Effectively represent company interests in regulatory and political environments.

7.         Comply with corporate risk management policies regarding energy matters.

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Description:

This position, reporting to the Engineering Manager, is responsible for local ARP practice implementation and improvement. The Reliability Engineer is primarily responsible for increasing asset availability through the utilization of ARP reliability tools, methods, and practices. Activities require engineering and/or maintenance-based experience in mechanical and/or electrical equipment, preferably those used in steel manufacturing processes and facilities. This position will participate in special projects and engineering activities to improve equipment reliability optimize maintenance costs and reduce equipment downtime.  The Reliability Engineer will participate in annual outage planning processes to minimize downtime and ensure all maintenance performance will achieve equipment reliability.  Due to the nature of manufacturing operations the incumbent may be required to be on-call and must be available for specific operations or projects. Some travel may be required for training and to support projects.

Basic Function:

Reliability Engineer will provide technical coordination and support for implementing and sustaining Asset Reliability Processes (ARP) to improve safety, equipment reliability, and product quality at optimum efficiency and costs by:

• Detect potential failures using predictive technologies. 
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data.  
• Study operations and failures to lower costs and improve equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
• Implement improved engineering designs and procedures through collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and suppliers. 
• Ensure the integrity of the Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and standard procedures.
• Participate in the development of the Annual Action Plans and Annual Budgets.
• Train operators and maintenance on ARP practices.
• Ensure critical inspections are completed and reviewed, with follow up action plans executed.

Additional Duties:

• Collect, analyze, and report asset performance and work with teams to implement methods to improve performance and sustain existing efficiencies.
• Develop solutions and provide recommendations for major equipment modifications, renovations, installations, additions, and replacements to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Support planning and scheduling standard processes to effectively execute all down-days and outages.
• Participate in ARP assessments to evaluate ARP practice effectiveness and develop improvement plans.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability personnel to ensure the reliability of equipment on all existing and new assets.
• Participate in technical studies on equipment and develop corrective action plans to maximize availability and reliability.
• Facilitate training sessions and assist in identification of skill development needs for plant personnel and contractors to support ARP, maintenance, and safety.
• Identify critical equipment spares, material, component needs, and coordinate with maintenance, procurement, and stores to identify re-order processes/quantities to minimize downtime by using Reliability Centered Maintenance methodologies.
• Participate in Failure Analysis on maintenance issues.
• Assist with Annual Action Planning process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in Engineering or Material Science is required.
• Two years of industrial experience.
• Must have knowledge of asset reliability technology and systems, with a working knowledge of heavy manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of Predictive Maintenance (PdM) techniques or other ARP tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate with associates at all levels within the organization.
• Must be able to solve problems, demonstrate project management skills and have passion to lead change.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. 

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com

Gerdau is the leading company in the production of long steel in the Americas and one of the major suppliers of specialty long steel in the world. With more than 30,000 employees, Gerdau is the largest recycler in Latin America and around the world and transforms millions of metric tons of scrap into steel every year. 

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products.  Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.

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Electrician

Responsible for the installation and repair of wire electronics and electrical plant equipment. Ability to read and work with wiring diagrams, drawings and use of electrical and electronic tools, gauges, calibrating and testing equipment, hand tools, drill press, grinder, bench lathe, electric drills, power hack saw, wire stripper, pipe threading machine, acetylene torch, soldering iron, safety devices.

Hourly Rate: $41.96 / hour plus COLA (cost of living allowance). Overtime available.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receives wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done
• Analyzes all types of drawings, wiring diagrams and circuits required to test, repair, adjust and service all types of electronic and electrical equipment, electronic and electrical control systems and their components, on production and auxiliary equipment, indicating devices, gauges, etc.
• Plans details of working procedure to determine material or replacement needs and selects a logical approach to “trouble shooting” and repair problems. Answers trouble calls. Considers all safety precautions and proper isolations of circuits to cause a minimum of interference to operations.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of equipment
• Works in close proximity to high voltage equipment. Works circuits hot up to and including  550 V
• Makes recommendations for charges and / or modifications in equipment
• Makes sketches and drawings for control circuit wiring, resistance diagrams
• Tests and maintains meters and equipment and similar types of equipment for operating departments
• Obtains information for maintaining spare parts inventory from blue prints, sales catalogue, engineering data, and by conducting field investigations
• Performs related work as assigned
• Observes all Safety Rules

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

• Red Seal Certification or Provincial Electrician Journeyman Certificate
• Experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• The ability to work a rotating schedule (continental style schedule); 12 hour shifts  and/or day shift (Monday - Friday)
• Strong communication and work ethic, ability to work in a team and with other trades
• Basic computer experience 

Additional Incentives:

 Gerdau offers excellent benefits including:

    - Health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life/accidental life insurance

    - RRSP with company matching

    - Employee Assistance Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity for all and the importance of each employee and applicant as an individual.  It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, or other legally protected status.  All external applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

Empowering people who build the future.

WHAT THE POSITION ENTAILS:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position’s job responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot AC/DC motors, controls, PLC, electrical drives, low/medium/high voltage systems.
• Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Receive instructions, prints or work orders, covering scheduled and emergency repairs, installation, and inspection work to be done.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage on computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), work orders, logbooks, and checklists.
• Perform rounds and checks machinery condition using checklists or digital tools to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
• Operate material handling equipment such as cranes, tow motor operation including rigging.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate of Qualification (Industrial Electrician - 442A or Construction Electrician - 309A) as recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario is required.

WHAT GERDAU OFFERS YOU:

• Hourly Rate: $45.64/hr
• Overtime: weekly overtime opportunities.
• Shift Premiums: an average of $575/year in shift premiums.
• Cost of Living: Annual cost of living increases based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
• Vacation Bonus: 50% bonus when vacation is taken outside of prime vacation periods.
• Holidays: Paid Statutory Holidays
• Annual Tool Allowance: $150/year
• Safety Boot Allowance: 100% company provided.
• Uniforms: 100% company provided.
• Pension: up to 6% contribution from Company with no mandatory employee contributions.
• Medical Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
• Full Dental and Orthodontia Benefits: 100% company sponsored.
• Employee Assistance Program: 100% company sponsored.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Background, education, and criminal record checks will be performed.
• All successful candidates must pass a post-offer medical and ergonomic assessment.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com