Manager Government Relations

About Mesabi Metallics

When you join the team at Mesabi Metallics you become part of a pioneering group advancing sustainable mining practices and driving innovation in the iron ore industry. Our commitment extends to providing a safe work environment supporting environmental stewardship and generatingvaluefor all stakeholders. You will be joining us at a pivotal moment in Minnesotas mining history: Mesabi Metallics cutting-edge iron ore mining and pelletization project is currently under construction. Mesabi Metallics is also building a 1.8 MTPA Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) plant to strengthen the U.S. low-carbon metallics supply chain. The DRI project is envisioned as a next-generation metallics and steel manufacturing hub aligned with the rapidly expanding U.S. electric arc furnace (EAF) steel sector.

More importantly youll be immersed in a positive supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth. Our culture is shaped by our core values which are sustainability integrity inclusivity innovation teamwork determination and performance and our employees are empowered to make a difference every day.

At Mesabi Metallics you are part of a legacy of excellence playing a key role in shaping the future of global infrastructure and industry.

Position Summary

The incumbent will lead state and federal government engagement for an integrated steel manufacturing facility with Direct Reduced Iron (DRI). This role is responsible for managing complex regulatory approval environmental and operational permitting and serving as the primary liaison with government agencies particularly at the federal level.

A key focus of this position is identifying securing and administering government grants incentives and funding programs that support DRI - based steelmaking and large-scale capital expansion projects. The role will work closely with Central Project Management Operations Finance and Sustainability teams to ensure full regulatory environmental and financial compliance across all project phases.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive government relations and advocacy strategies at state and federal levels to support integrated steel plant and DRI.
• Serve as the principal interface with Kentucky Economic Development state environmental agencies federal departments and regulatory authorities.
• Lead permitting and regulatory approval processes related to integrated steelmaking facilities including environmental air quality water usage land use zoning and industrial compliance requirements.
• Monitor analyze and assess legislative regulatory and policy developments impacting steel manufacturing DRI technology energy use emissions and infrastructure projects.
• Identify evaluate and secure government grants incentives tax credits and public funding programs relevant to DRI plants decarbonization initiatives and capital-intensive steel projects.
• Coordinate grant applications approvals compliance reporting and audits in collaboration with Finance Legal Sustainability and Project Management teams.
• Support the Central Project Management team in evaluating and finalizing all regulatory permitting and incentive-related aspects of DRI and downstream steel production projects across multiple locations.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with elected officials regulators economic development agencies utilities and local community stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in public consultations regulatory hearings environmental reviews and government forums related to steel and DRI projects.
• Ensure continuous compliance with federal state and local environmental industrial and operational regulations applicable to integrated steel plants.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on government affairs risks opportunities timelines and policy impacts related to DRI-based steelmaking and expansion initiatives.

• Candidates with 12 to 15 years of progressive experienceingovernment relations public affairs regulatory affairs or economic development preferable within steel mining heave industry energy or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in permitting and regulatory approvals for industrial manufacturing or integrated steel facilities.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting and compliance processes.
• Proven expertise in government grants economic development incentives and public funding programs at state and federal levels.
• Familiarity with incentive structures related to industrial development decarbonization clean energy and DRI based steel making.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability.

• Bachelors degree in Public Policy Political Science Law Business Administration or equivalent field.

Physical Requirements

• None

• $130000 - $150000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with an HSA option.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Lincoln STD LTD & Life Insurance: Coverage provided by Mesabi Metallics.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 0-5Years: 120hoursperyear.
  5-10Years:160hoursperyear.
  10Years: 200hoursperyear.
  Plus 9 paid holidays.

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.