Sr. Research Engineer - Steelmaking
at Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc.

Job Description

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

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., FactSage, 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., FactSage, 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

Our total compensation package includes amazing 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

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

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 careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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