Technical Services Metallurgist

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC

Location: Ghent, KY, 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 FUNCTIONS:

The role of a Technical Services Metallurgist is to develop, maintain and manage partnerships for Nucor with our customers.  This position will be based at the plant with up to 40% travel to visit customer’s facilities and training.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Having knowledge of the mill process and products to determine if capability matches customer’s requirements, and develop suitable products where necessary.
• Leading product performance investigations, determining root causes, and dispositioning technical claims.
• Understanding of service center processing and products.
• Communicating technical concepts in simple and relatable ways to foster understanding with both customers and our team.
• Collaborating with the sales team, product and process metallurgists to develop new grades/products or processes to support customers’ business and market needs.
• Collaborating with the customer to solve their steel related processing problems. 
• Working with technical and commercial teammates from other Nucor divisions to support customers near Nucor Gallatin or in targeted markets. 

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 REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• At least two years of relevant industrial experience.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Customer Service – Ability to develop key relationships.  This includes effectively anticipating and meeting customer needs and the ability to adjust approach based on the situation.
• Teamwork – Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Communication – Give full attention to what others are saying and communicates information so others understand.
• Leadership Presence & Courage - Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on. 
• Attention to Detail - Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small, and taking care to meet expectations. 
• Accountability & Dependability - Monitoring/assessing performance of self, displays reliability and responsibility with work habits, is committed to fulfilling obligations, and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results. 
• Problem Solving & Judgement/Decision Making – Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.  
• Business Acumen – General business knowledge and an understanding of how Nucor makes money.

PREFERENCES:

• Knowledge of hot rolled, pickled and galvanized / galvannealed products
• Training in conducting root cause analysis and facilitating problem solving initiatives
• Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodology
• Familiarity with IATF16949 or ISO 9001 and 8D Corrective Action requirements

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace