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At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Energy Engineer oversees and optimizes facility energy use, including forecasting, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with supply contracts. This role supports curtailment events, manages daily energy procurement, and leads capital projects to improve efficiency and sustainability. It also requires staying current on regulations and implementing changes to maintain compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Your Role at a Glance

• Develops and maintains monthly electricity usage forecasts to guide operational planning.
• Actively supports the plant’s Energy Advisory Team in identifying and implementing energy-saving initiatives.
• Leads the summer 5CP curtailment program for both ATSI and PJM, optimizing load reduction strategies to minimize peak demand charges.
• Prepares monthly consumption forecasts and provide weekly updates on mill production gas usage.
• Collaborates with sourcing teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of natural gas.
• Serves as the primary liaison for communicating operational disruptions or production changes that may affect energy forecasts and usage.
• Proactively mitigates potential penalties by ensuring accurate and timely updates to electricity and natural gas suppliers.
• Monitors and interprets legislative developments that may influence energy costs, including rate cases and regulatory shifts.
• Maintains active involvement with industry organizations such as the Ohio Energy Leadership Council (OELC) and the Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA).
• Conducts audits of energy projects to assess efficiency gains and validate performance improvements.
• Performs benchmarking analyses both internally and externally to identify best practices and opportunities for advancement.
• Leads the execution of energy-focused capital projects aimed at improving sustainability and operational efficiency such as; On-site energy storage systems, Advanced lighting upgrades, Compressed air system enhancements, Gas system expansions, HVAC modernization, Solar and other renewable energy integration.

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; concentration in electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience in Energy Management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering, preferably in steel or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong focus on natural gas and proficiency in working with electrical systems including substations, switchgear, transformers and protective relays.
• Hands-on involvement with natural gas infrastructure, including pipeline systems, metering, pressure regulation, and combustion optimization.
• Proven track record of conducting energy audits, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Experience with load forecasting, peak shaving, and curtailment programs (e.g., 5CP, PJM demand response).
• Familiarity with energy procurement, contract administration, and working with utility providers.
• Demonstrated experienced-based problem-solving, communication, coaching and leadership skills.
• Experience with Project Management or TPM.

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.