U.S. Steel

Opportunity request for specific Marine, Noah Sailstad in Minnesota. Applied to a USS Shift Manager position, the hiring manager wants to hire him. I am new to the SkillBridge process so I've recently learned each position must be approved separately. Is this possible for a May 1 start date?

Shift Manager Maintenance – Keetac DR PlantThe Shift Manager - Maintenance position is responsible for leading a crew of maintenance technicians (mechanical and electrical) in the safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of the DR Plant’s assets. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively lead teams and promote an environment of respect, communication, and collaboration through two-way communication and encouraging new ideas and different perspectives that drive individual, team, and company success.Responsibilities: Administer the U. S. Steel safety program to ensure a safe work environment. Coordinate, organize, and direct activities of the maintenance crew. Work closely with vendors, contractors as well as other departments across the facility. Monitor all steps of the operation to ensure Standard Quality and Operating Practices and guidelines are being followed. Participate in the development and/or revision Safety, Quality, Operating, and Maintenance procedures to ensure they drive world class results. Provide technical and hands-on support during the construction and commissioning of the facility. Reduce unit downtime and improve reliability of the facility’s equipment. Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment. Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance with a team of mechanical/electrical maintenance staff. Use technical knowledge, equipment documentation, safety procedures, and maintenance schedules to follow, improve, and develop preventative and routine maintenance programs. Devise and implement cost saving strategies. Develop and implement methods and procedures designed to eliminate maintenance problems and improve product quality. Perform administrative activities such as scheduling crews, completing work orders, conducting safety activities, and compiling other reports as necessary. Due to the nature of our business, our facilities operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Therefore, this position may require rotating shift work, as well as weekend and/or holiday workQualifications: H.S. Diploma or GED requiredMinimum 2 years work experience supervising crews required. Prior experience in a union environment or similar military leadership experience is a plus. Experience working rotating shifts, which will include extended workdays, weekends, and holidays. Prior experience with the maintenance of taconite processing equipment is a plus.