Analyst, Operational & Process Efficiency
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is hiring an Analyst, Operational & Process Efficiency.
Overview
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. worldsteel represents steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. Our members constitute around 85% of global steel production.
Operational and process efficiency are critical enablers of short- to medium-term greenhouse gas (GHG) abatement and competitiveness within the global steel industry.
Consequently, worldsteel is undertaking an ongoing industry-wide drive to improve operational efficiency across steelmaking, covering raw materials, energy input, yield, and maintenance. This work is delivered through the Step-Up Programme, an established four-stage efficiency review process based on leading practice and designed to support steel producers in achieving performance levels comparable with the industry’s top performers.
As the Step-Up Programme scales across worldsteel’s membership, the robustness, consistency, and traceability of the underlying operational data are critical to its credibility and impact. worldsteel is therefore seeking an Operational & Process Efficiency Analyst to strengthen the analytical foundations of the programme and to support its deployment across member companies.
The role sits within the Technology function and works closely with the Data Management team to perform the variety of statistics activities in cooperation with the Data Management team under the close supervision of the team leader.
This role is well-suited to someone at an early stage of their career, with strong communication skills and an interest in working in a multicultural and multilingual environment. You will be part of a flat organisational structure that places a high requirement on personal commitment and performance.
Role overview
- Working under the guidance of the Head of Technology, the Operational & Process Efficiency Analyst will support analytical activities within the Step-Up Programme, with an initial focus on reviewing, validating, and strengthening existing datasets related to yield, maintenance, and energy performance.
- The role requires the ability to translate practical steel plant experience into robust data structures, credible analysis, and implementable efficiency improvements at an industry level.
- Over time, the role will evolve to take greater responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and technical support of the programme and related operational efficiency activities. In addition, there will be opportunities to contribute significantly to wider Technology initiatives, including the development and delivery of new technical projects where operational insight and real plant experience are critical to success. The scope of involvement will depend on programme needs and the individual’s experience, capability, and interests.
Main responsibilities
- Review and validate existing operational datasets used within the Step-Up Programme, including yield, maintenance, and energy data, ensuring consistency, traceability, and alignment between spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools
- Perform data quality checks and liaise with reporting member companies to clarify, correct, and improve reported information where required
- Analyse operational data and conduct gap analyses against established benchmarks for process and operational efficiency
- Translate operational realities from steel plants into consistent analytical frameworks and datasets applicable across worldsteel’s international membership
- Support the deployment and ongoing operation of the Step-Up Programme, including preparation of analytical outputs and technical inputs for member engagement
- Support the ongoing development and evolution of the Step-Up Programme, using operational experience and analytical insight to help refine its scope, methodology, and practical application across worldsteel’s membership
- Cooperate with data administrators and analysts across the organisation on data collection, processing, integration, and dissemination
- Work in compliance with all worldsteel procedures and applicable standards of work
- Undertake related analytical and technical tasks in support of the wider Technology programme, as agreed with the Head of Technology
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials science/metallurgy, industrial engineering, energy systems, or a related technical field
- Practical experience in the steel industry or a closely related heavy industrial environment (typically 3–5 years; additional experience considered where relevant)
- Strong understanding of operational, process, or performance data in a steel plant or industrial context, including the limitations and assumptions behind reported data
- Experience working with datasets, databases, and analytical tools; strong Excel skills required, with SQL and data visualisation tools an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and professional approach to work
- Good command of written and spoken English (worldsteel’s working language)
worldsteel offers:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Group and Hospitalisation insurance
- Meal vouchers
- Compensation for public transport or bike lease possible
- Based in Brussels, Belgium, with the possibility of some home working by agreement
- Professional development opportunities
Applications
Applications with CV and an introduction letter should be sent by 30 April 2026, at the latest, to:
Hans Clabots | Director, Finance and Central Services
recruitment@worldsteel.org.