SES, LLC (Steel Equipment Specialists) is a leading player in the steel equipment manufacturing and engineering industry, committed to delivering top-quality products and services to our clients. With a strong dedication to innovation, design, and commissioning, we are seeking a full-time hands-on Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in Alliance, Ohio.
The successful candidate should have some industry knowledge of steel mill equipment and processes.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage projects successfully by obtaining the required quality, delivery, and profitability targets
- Great verbal and written communication with customers and our vendors
- Working well in a team environment with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical counterparts. Manage a project team consisting of 5-10 direct reports
- Ability to manage multiple projects well simultaneously
- Working well with our in-house manufacturing
- Hands on trouble shooting at our in-house manufacturing facilities
- Field/commissioning support work at customer’s site. Work with field engineer to oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. Some traveling required.
- Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
- Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
Key Skills:
- Effective communication skills, both written and spoken
- Computer aptitude, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software
- Good understanding of the manufacturing process; machining, fabrication, and assembly
- 3-D design and AutoCad experience a plus
- Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ability to work in a fast paced-customer focused environment
The position requires a minimum of a four year B.S. Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 10 years project management experience, preferably in the metals industry on heavy equipment. This position is an in-person opening and not remote employment.
Benefits:
- Steel Equipment Specialists actively benchmarks our employee positions to confirm we offer the most competitive of salaries and accurately scale commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Health Savings Account with company contributions
- 401(k) retirement plan with excellent company match
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Student Loan reimbursement opportunities to maximize earnings
- Annual Profit Sharing bonuses
Steel Equipment Specialists (SES, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Join our team and help us maintain our commitment to excellence in the steel manufacturing and engineering industry! Your expertise and dedication will make a significant impact on our organization and contribute to the growth of our business, our employees, and our community.
7:00am - 4:00pm | Monday - Friday
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of project management experience
- Industry knowledge of steel mill equipment and processes
- Experience with heavy equipment in the metals industry
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, and assembly
- Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Microsoft Office Suite familiarity
- AutoCAD and 3D design experience
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams
What We Do
Steel Equipment Specialists (SES) supplies custom-engineered and manufactured equipment and services to the metals, metal-forming, and related industries. Its solutions include specialty and redesigned equipment for steel manufacturers, such as ladle transfer cars and systems for handling, transferring, cooling, charging, and moving steel products. The company’s design-and-build approach supports projects ranging from custom equipment to major capital expansions, with integrated solutions intended to improve customers’ processes and efficiency.
