Chief Metallurgist (NSUT)
Date: Sep 4, 2025
Location: Plymouth, UT, US, 84330
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Utah
Location: Plymouth, UT, 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 Chief Metallurgist is responsible for providing leadership for the Quality Assurance department and for developing an effective strategy incorporating all departments to achieve the quality goals of the division through a team-oriented approach. Acting as a technical resource, this position will be directly involved in new product development, evaluating and resolving customer claims, reviewing product inquiries, failure analysis, coordinating continuous improvement projects, and supporting the production teams. The Chief Metallurgist is a strong safety advocate and will find ways to inspire participation in the safety program by Q/A teammates and add value to the safety culture of the division. This position is a main point of contact for customers, providing technical support, seeking new business opportunities, and conducting educational programs. This position includes supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will champion a continuous improvement mindset, be customer-focused, and facilitate, implement, and maintain Nucor Utah’s quality management system certification programs, and ensure that Nucor Steel Utah is effectively and adequately meeting all ISO 9001 requirements.
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:
• At least 5 years of experience in steelmaking, steelmaking process optimization, and/or product development preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related technical degree.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 or similar programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST APPLY NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM, MDT SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2025
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City