Hydraulic Fluid System Reliability Engineer
Date: Dec 1, 2025
Location: Apple Grove, WV, US, 25502
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC
Location: Apple Grove, WV, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
The Hydraulic & Lubrication Engineer provides technical leadership for the design, reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of all hydraulic and lubrication systems across the facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment through effective maintenance strategies, system upgrades, and standards development.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for hydraulic and lubrication systems plantwide, including power units, valves, actuators, filtration systems, pumps, piping, and oil delivery systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis to improve system reliability, reduce downtime, and eliminate repeat failures.
• Develop and maintain hydraulic and lubrication system standards, including cleanliness specs, documentation, and preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Support capital projects with system design reviews, installation oversight, commissioning support, flushing specifications, and documentation.
• Evaluate and implement condition monitoring technologies such as oil sampling, vibration, and pressure/temperature sensing to detect equipment degradation early.
• Partner with maintenance and operations to train teams on proper system operation, contamination control, and safe maintenance practices.
• Work closely with OEMs and vendors to specify correct components, manage oil and spare parts inventory, and stay current on product improvements.
• Track and analyze system performance data to identify improvement opportunities and measure results.
• Ensure all hydraulic and lubrication systems comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal engineering procedures.
Nucor Steel West Virginia’s greenfield project is a new state-of-the-art sheet steel mill that will produce up to 3 million tons per year once fully operational. This advanced manufacturing facility is to be located in Mason County, along the Ohio River in close proximity to both Huntington and Charleston, WV.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience working with hydraulic/ lubrication systems in heavy industrial setting.
- Hands on experience with Rextoth/Moog hydraulic control valves.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Huntington
Nearest Secondary Market: Ashland