Senior Advisor - Planning (DRI)

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About Essar Group

Essar Group is a global conglomerate with annual revenues exceeding US$15 billion. Our diversified portfolio spans Energy, Infrastructure, Metals & Mining, and Technology & Retail, supported by a dedicated workforce of over 7,000 professionals across India, North America, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia.

About Essar Group

Essar Group is a global conglomerate with annual revenues exceeding US$15 billion. Our diversified portfolio spans Energy, Infrastructure, Metals & Mining, and Technology & Retail, supported by a dedicated workforce of over 7,000 professionals across India, North America, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia.

At the forefront of our operations is the Metals and Mining division, a leader in sustainable steel production. With significant investments in high-grade iron ore beneficiation and pelletization projects, we actively contribute to the global transition toward green steel. Our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency, combined with strategic partnerships and community engagement, positions us as a key player, shaping the future of the steel industry.

About The Project

We are developing a 1.8 MTPA Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) plant in the USA to strengthen domestic supply chains of low-carbon metallics for the U.S. steel industry. This facility will be powered by natural gas with provisions for future hydrogen integration, underscoring our commitment to green steel and decarbonization.

Role Overview

The Senior Advisor - Planning (DRI) will be responsible for developing and managing the integrated project schedule for the DRI plant. This includes coordinating inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and logistics teams to build a comprehensive, logical, and trackable schedule. The role requires ensuring proper sequencing, identifying critical paths, providing early delay warnings, and aligning stakeholders for timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor - Planning (DRI) will be responsible for the following :

• Develop and maintain a Level 1 to Level 5 project schedule encompassing engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases
• Collaborate with discipline leads and contractors to collect schedule inputs and progress updates
• Identify and monitor critical paths, key milestones, and potential schedule risks
• Support the creation of baseline schedules, recovery plans, and "what-if" scenarios
• Coordinate with cost control and project controls teams to ensure integrated planning efforts
• Prepare regular schedule updates, dashboards, and detailed management reports
• Provide early warnings and actionable recommendations to mitigate delays
• Ensure schedule logic aligns with procurement and construction sequences

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Benefits

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our success.

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