EAF / Melt Shop Process Engineer - EPCM Engineering Firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at greenvalleysearch.com

EAF / Melt Shop Process EngineerLocation: Pittsburgh, PA (Office) (project-based travel in US required)Compensation: Competitive base + bonus + perks (company-covered housing, rental car, per diem, and generous PTO)
Are you the go-to expert for tap-to-tap optimization, yield improvement, or electrode regulation? We’re looking for a hands-on Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) professional to support major steel projects across North America.
As a subject-matter expert, you’ll partner with mill teams to improve furnace performance — optimizing charge mix, energy input, and slag/refractory practice while supporting upgrades, startups, and modernization projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize EAF process performance (energy input, tap-to-tap time, yield, etc.)
• Advise on best practices for charge mix, scrap optimization, and oxygen/burner injection
• Support upgrades, commissioning, and feasibility studies for new EAF installations
• Collaborate with plant operations teams to solve production challenges and improve uptime
• Provide technical input on refractory, slag, and electrode management
• Support digital modeling, data analysis, and simulation projects as needed

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years in EAF operations, process engineering, and/or metallurgical roles
• Strong hands-on experience with EAF optimization and process improvement
• Exposure to commissioning, upgrades, or EPCM consulting preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work client-facing