Energy Engineer

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Your Role at a Glance

• Develops and maintains monthly electricity usage forecasts to guide operational planning.
• Actively supports the plant’s Energy Advisory Team in identifying and implementing energy-saving initiatives.
• Leads the summer 5CP curtailment program for both ATSI and PJM, optimizing load reduction strategies to minimize peak demand charges.
• Prepares monthly consumption forecasts and provide weekly updates on mill production gas usage.
• Collaborates with sourcing teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of natural gas.
• Serves as the primary liaison for communicating operational disruptions or production changes that may affect energy forecasts and usage.
• Proactively mitigates potential penalties by ensuring accurate and timely updates to electricity and natural gas suppliers.
• Maintains active involvement with industry organizations such as the Ohio Energy Leadership Council (OELC) and the Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA).
• Conducts audits of energy projects to assess efficiency gains and validate performance improvements.
• Performs benchmarking analyses both internally and externally to identify best practices and opportunities for advancement.
• Leads the execution of energy-focused capital projects aimed at improving sustainability and operational efficiency such as; On-site energy storage systems, Advanced lighting upgrades, Compressed air system enhancements, Gas system expansions, HVAC modernization, Solar and other renewable energy integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; concentration in electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience in Energy Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering, preferably in steel or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong focus on natural gas and proficiency in working with electrical systems including substations, switchgear, transformers and protective relays.
• Hands-on involvement with natural gas infrastructure, including pipeline systems, metering, pressure regulation, and combustion optimization.
• Proven track record of conducting energy audits, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Experience with load forecasting, peak shaving, and curtailment programs (e.g., 5CP, PJM demand response).
• Familiarity with energy procurement, contract administration, and working with utility providers.
• Demonstrated experienced-based problem-solving, communication, coaching and leadership skills.
• Experience with Project Management or TPM.