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Job Description And Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Research Engineer to lead our steelmaking development research at our facility in Regina. In this technically challenging position, you will generate and apply steelmaking knowledge and related fields to topics related to electric arc furnaces (EAF), ladle metallurgy, vacuum tank degassing, tundish practices, and casting to impact processes and product development. You will be responsible for planning, managing, communicating, and reporting on laboratory experimentation, characterization of samples, process data analysis, modelling of the metallurgy and processes, and communicating or guiding such activities at Interpro Pipe and Steel Research and Development, Interpro Pipe and Steel production mills, and at other partner facilities.
Technical project leadership for research and development (R&D) activities related to all steelmaking related processes and metallurgy
Understanding and application of thermodynamic fundamentals and the modelling thereof (e.g., Fact Sage, Thermo-Calc)
Development and implementation of solutions or process models utilizing both process data and fundamental understanding to provide guidance to mill operations
Establish priorities through communication with internal stakeholders including R&D Program Mangers, Sales, Production, QA, and Technical Services
Collaborate with external stakeholders including universities, government laboratories and other independent labs
Provide project task instructions and guidance to R&D staff, technologists, and students
Effective communication of R&D findings, results, and updates for audiences of varying technical levels
Support R&D laboratory equipment use, development, operations, and maintenance
Complete and maintain company-sponsored H2S Alive training (the Regina R&D facility houses an H2S corrosion testing facility)
Requirements
PhD. in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with at least 4 years of industrial experience in steelmaking research, or M.Sc. in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with at least 8 years of industrial research experience, or exceptional candidates with
B.ASc. in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with at least 11 years of industrial research experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. and strong knowledge of ferrous (steel) process metallurgy.
Knowledgeable in steel and slag practices and evolution as related to EAF, LMF, VTD, tundish, and continuous casting processes.
Experience with thermodynamic modelling (e.g., Fact Sage, Thermo-Calc) and process modelling.
Experience with statistical design of experiments and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, Minitab, etc.).
Knowledge of advanced characterization methods as related to experiments and industrial sampling for steelmaking processes is an asset.
Experience in steelmaking operations and/or quality assurance is an asset.
Strong English communication, presentation, and writing skills.
Ability to work in a cross-functional and dynamic team environment.
Ability to travel to various company, partner, or customer facilities outside of the work location will be expected and the ability to freely travel between the US and Canada is required.
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
Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
Tuition reimbursement
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 or call: .
We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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