Steelworks Automation Control Room Engineer

Steelworks Automation Control Room Engineer

Be part of the transformation of steel. In our control room, you’ll safeguard flow, stability, and safety—advancing U. S. Steel’s journey toward a 2050 net‑zero future while supporting industries from automotive to energy.

Your impact

You will coordinate critical blast furnace operations from a centralized environment, maintain seamless communication across platforms, and solve control-system challenges at the source—electrical, logic, or component level.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hoisting/charging and stove operation via the remote control center.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and document PLC ladder logic; capture all changes on blueprints while partnering with field teams.
• Ensure continuous network communications among diverse computer systems and platforms.
• Isolate processor faults to the board/component level; solder precise repairs as needed.
• Terminate fiber‑optic communications wiring and verify signal integrity.
• Maintain scales, scale displays, and sonar devices such as radar level detectors.
• Use combustion theory (oxygen/fuel ratios) to improve thermal efficiency and process control.
• Operate with AC/DC drives and motor starters; Allen‑Bradley/GE Fanuc PLCs; Bristol/Emerson Ovation/Avton drive technologies.

Minimum qualifications

• 2‑year technical degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or computers.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Must pass the written Command Center test.
• Skilled with voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and common hand tools, including a soldering gun.

Capabilities and proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting
• PLC wiring
• Blueprint reading

Tech environment

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Conveyor systems

Who we are

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has led steel production in North America. We make the steel behind daily life—from cars and buildings to containers, appliances, and energy infrastructure. We prioritize safety, invest in leadership development, strengthen our communities through partnerships and volunteerism, and operate with unwavering integrity. We are United by Steel.

Notable accolades

• Newsweek Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ’23
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23
• Disability:IN 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

How we work

Think: Think critically and drive change

Lead: Develop talent and collaborate

Do: Empower performance and deliver results