Process Engineer

Are you an analytical and solutions-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment?

AltaSteel is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Steelmaking team and play a critical role in optimizing production processes, improving operational performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic steel manufacturing environment while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective production.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze Steelmaking process performance and key operating metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in daily operational reviews and provide technical recommendations to improve performance.
• Lead root cause investigations related to process deviations, equipment failures, quality concerns, safety incidents, and production interruptions.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives that support productivity, quality, throughput, yield, and cost reduction objectives.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency and overall plant performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues.
• Manage projects from concept development through implementation and commissioning.
• Support new product development initiatives, product trials, and process enhancement opportunities.
• Analyze operational data using statistical and analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, technical documentation, and process standards.
• Support asset utilization, equipment reliability, and plant availability initiatives.
• Participate in outage planning, operational readiness reviews, and commissioning activities.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices applicable to Steelmaking operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in safety initiatives and incident investigations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Registered with APEGA as an EIT or P.Eng or P.L. (Eng.).
• 7-10years’ experience working in a heavy industrial environment, ideally with experience in steel melting and casting.
• Knowledge of steelmaking refractory systems is be considered an asset.
• Proven track record in problem solving.
• Ability to communicate and influence with all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage a number of projects and priorities to a timeline and budget, while realizing project benefits.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated responsible attitude towards safety.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills.

Job Details

• Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, with the occasional need to work evenings or weekends due to operational need.
• Competitive salary package
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Fast-paced environment
• Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol test
• Criminal background check

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.