Industrial Electrician

Industrial ElectricianPosition OverviewExperienced Industrial Electrician to perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment in a steel mill environment. The role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable operation of medium- and high-voltage systems, motors, drives, PLC control systems, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment while adhering to all safety procedures including LOTO and NFPA 70E.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical systems, switchgear, transformers and distribution networks.

Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and

NFPA 70E

electrical safety standards for all energized and de-energized work.

Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters and associated motor control circuits.

Diagnose, program, and maintain PLC control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens and similar), including I/O, communications and ladder logic troubleshooting.

Service and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, pumps and related controls.

Perform motor alignments, bearing changes, brush replacements and other mechanical-electrical repairs as required.

Respond to emergency breakdowns, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Conduct testing and commissioning of new electrical equipment and upgrades; follow proper isolation, testing and documentation procedures.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, electrical schematics, test results and report work activities in the CMMS.Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and safety teams to plan outages, shutdowns and major repairs while ensuring compliance with mill safety and environmental regulations.

QualificationsJourneyman electrician or equivalent trade certification; journeyman license preferred.

Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical experience, with significant time in a steel mill or heavy manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated experience with medium-voltage and high-voltage systems, including installation, testing and safe switching procedures.

Proven skills with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens or equivalent) and troubleshooting control systems.

Strong experience with VFDs, soft starters, AC/DC motors and motor control centers (MCCs).LOTO certification and

NFPA 70E

training; OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.

Hands-on experience with pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.

Excellent electrical troubleshooting skills and ability to read electrical prints, P&IDs and schematics.

Ability to work rotating shifts, extended hours or emergency callouts; able to lift and move heavy equipment and work at heights as needed.

Strong communication skills, teamwork mindset and attention to safety and detail.

BenefitsVacation/PTOMedicalDentalVision401k