Commissioning Panel Operator

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great teamwith plenty of autonomy to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package.

Take a look:

• Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
• Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
• Generous overtime for qualified positions
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Raffles for professional sports tickets
• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible home/office work practices
• Paid time to volunteer
• Employee recognition awards

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.

The Panel Operator will work closely with the Shift Supervisor/Coordinator to provide direction and received feedback from Field Operators in the performance of routine and non-routine tasks according to the instruction. Panel operators will control process parameters and make adjustments based on operating conditions and instruction from the Operations Commissioning Lead, Shift Supervisor or Chief – Operations, as well as performing check-out of equipment during the commissioning phases both in the control room and in the field.

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• Interface with engineers inside and outside of Midrex main office to accomplish the assigned project.
• Assist with the development of training programs for client operations personnel. This includes preparation of training manuals, aids, and lesson plans for the program.
• Assist with the preparation of operating instructions, maintenance manuals, commissioning procedures, and other operating literature.
• Participate in conducting training programs by assisting in on-the-job training as well as formal classroom lectures on plant systems.
• Perform pre-operations activities, such as checking and testing the electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems prior to startup of a new plant.
• Participate in the initial phase of operations during the startup of a new plant.
• Adjust process parameters within the plant control system to optimize plant performance during commissioning.
• Monitor and provide guidance for process parameter changes during handover to clients team.
• Maintain logs electronically and written of plant conditions to enable transitions between shifts.
• Travel on business trips and/or field assignments as required to carry out assigned tasks.
• Provide assistance to mechanical, electrical, and/or process departments during design phase, as required.
• Work as a team player with company departments and teammates on multiple assignments.

• Previous experience with Microsoft Products including Word and Excel.
• Previous experience working with a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to client personnel and other team members.
• Ability to interpret process and basic mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Must be willing to work overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to work different shifts when required.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve with creative thinking.

• Previous experience in production operations such as steel, chemical, mining and mineral processing.
• Control Room Operations.
• Bilingual – preferably in Spanish or Arabic.
• Experience in training…