• 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

• 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
 

• 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