Refractory Ladle Wall Operator, BRS - Exploratory Ventures, LLC

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

**Digital assessment test is required to be completed within 14 days of submitting application.

Objective of the Job:
Ensure policies, procedures, and all activities are carried out to support BRS goals and objectives at the Ladle Wall on their respective crew assignments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Ensure Safety, Environmental, Quality requirements and “where applicable” ResponsibleSteel requirements are followed.
2) Capable of safely and efficiently operating a pendant jib crane and a forklift.
3) Ensure good housekeeping practices are carried out at the wall and surrounding areas.
4) Capable of following a work instruction to safely and efficiently inspect and replace refractories in hot ladles so they can be sent to the EAF and safely used as tappers.
5) Support other areas in Refractory and the Shop as needed to strengthen BRS profitability and continual improvement.
6) Assist maintenance with any repairs in the ladle wall area.
Qualifications:
1) Quality, detail, and safety oriented; mechanically inclined and self-motivated.
2) Good insight into team dynamics with strong verbal communication skills.
3) Ability to work without direct supervision.
4) High School diploma or equivalent; college degree a plus.
5) Minimum of 1 year experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
6) Previous related experience preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Environment is typical for a steel mill refractory area, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty areas. Physically demanding work and the ability to routinely lift and move heavy objects in this environment will be required during the shift. Typical shifts are 4 on 4 off 12 hours, which rotate from days to nights. This results in working some weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not supervise others.

Competency Summary

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
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

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.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have 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:

• Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23
• Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023
• Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)