The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment uptime, safety, and operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of heavy industrial equipment, preventive maintenance systems, and coordination with both internal teams and external vendors in a fast-paced, high-demand production environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical/electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent work expereince preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance coordination or planning in a heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environment, with direct supervision of maintenance supervisors.

• Strong understanding of industrial equipment (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, PLCs, and welding systems).
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial safety standards, and environmental compliance.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a supervisor working in a unionized, manufacturing/industrial environment is preferred.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ISO 45001 standards.

COMPETENCY SUMMARY

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

• Coordinate and schedule preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance for heavy machinery, such as furnaces, rolling mills, conveyors, and overhead cranes.

• Manage work orders through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); track maintenance KPIs and downtime metrics.

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to minimize downtime and maintain a safe, compliant work environment.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality and production schedules.
• Maintain parts inventory, order necessary supplies, and coordinate with vendors for specialized services or equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, permits, and compliance with OSHA and other industrial regulations.
• Assist in root cause analysis of equipment failures and implementation of reliability improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety audits.