Refractory Engineer

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1555
  • Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Engineer – Refractory Steelmaking

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Engineer to lead refractory operations within a steelmaking environment. This role involves overseeing refractory usage, coordinating repair and reline activities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across steelmaking units such as EAF, LMF, RH, and Caster.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and evaluate refractory performance and degradation
  • Organize and supervise refractory repair and reline work
  • Collaborate with maintenance and technology teams to optimize refractory systems
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain inventory and coordinate with vendors for refractory materials

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of refractory experience in steelmaking (6+ years preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of refractory materials and gunning operations
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Work Environment:

  • Industrial and office settings within a steelmaking facility
  • Monday to Friday schedule, with extended hours during peak periods

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
  • Health, dental, vision, and financial protection plans
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
  • Career development support and training opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements and relocation assistance

Mechanical Engineering Manager

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1358
  • Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

FirstFour Staffing is assisting a client in their search for a Mechanical Engineering Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer
  • Preparing, overseeing and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals
  • Checking calculations
  • Progressing all department work
  • Leading and directing the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
  • Determining technical adequacy of drawings and calculations
  • Providing input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
     

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 8 plus years of design and/or construction experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
  • Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
  • Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
  • Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
  • Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
  • US Citizenship

Marine / Mechanical Engineer:

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience
  • Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion system design and operation
  • Thorough knowledge of engine alignment and shaft design and alignment
  • Thorough knowledge of HVAC design

TOOLS:
Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD
 

Civil Staff Engineer

  • Location: Baldwin County, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1342
  • Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

First Four is assisting a professional services civil engineering firm with their need for an EIT for a Civil / Site Engineer position with a growing firm in Baldwin County, AL

This role will perform a diverse variety of civil engineering functions to facilitate site design and development for private, municipal, state and federal clients of the firm.

Successful candidates will have a BS in Civil Engineering, be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, ICPR, ALDOT, MS (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and BlueBeam.

EIT is required along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in site development