Research Associate

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. Job Description and Responsibilities We are seeking a Research Associate to join our Research & Product Development team in Regina, Saskatchewan. In this role, you would work closely with our program managers on product development, providing critical research to support multiple projects in our Steel & OCTG, Line pipe and Alternative Energy programs. You would design, coordinate trials and advanced testing, both internally and externally; lead and support rapid response mill technical support projects. The position requires a high level of experience in manufacturing and/or advanced materials characterization and would report directly to the Senior Program Manager, Research & Product Development. Play an active role in planning and conducting mill trials and development activities in support of divisional goals and objectives Lead short term failure analysis and process improvement projects, analyze tests results and prepare written reports summarizing findings Develop test procedures as required to meet goals and objectives of R&D project work Analyze short-term production and quality issues as required Participate in H2S rescue training (the R&D facility houses an H2S corrosion testing facility, all team members participate in rescue training) Performs other duties as they may be assigned Requirements M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or Welding Engineering Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial or research experience Practical experience with statistics and design of experiments Knowledge of physical metallurgy and mechanical testing practices In-depth understanding of the processes involved in steel corrosion Project management and good organizational skills Travel within North America is required Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits! Competitive wages and bonus opportunities Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost Short and long term disability programs Competitive retirement plans Paid vacations and statutory holidays Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company Tuition reimbursement All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! EVRAZ North America is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.