Crane Maintenance Shift Lead, BRS

U. S. Steel • Osceola, AR

7d

About The Position

The Crane Maintenance Shift Lead is a crane technician responsible for leading a maintenance team that maintains a wide range of equipment throughout the Big River Steel facility. The role coordinates troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on complex electrical and mechanical equipment, and coordinates equipment installation or modification work with BRS personnel, contractors, and vendors. The position works closely with maintenance and operations personnel to foster a safe, productive, and efficient team focused on safety and reliability. It supervises others and leads development of a work safety program, preventive maintenance system, personnel training program, and electrical-group equipment spares list.

The work takes place in a steel mill production environment, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty or greasy areas. The role involves working at heights and physically demanding work. Typical hours are 12-hour shifts, including some weekends and holidays, as well as overtime.

Requirements

• Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment.
• Quality- and detail-oriented, with strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable team leader with superior communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, and willing to work extra hours when needed.
• Previous experience in industrial maintenance.
• Previous experience with NFPA 70E safe work practices.
• Experience reading electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong working knowledge of 480-volt, three-phase electrical distribution systems and motor control.
• PLC programming experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical degree or training is preferred.
• Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality programs and applicable ResponsibleSteel requirements; follow BRS directives and comply with regulatory requirements within the scope of responsibility.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on complex electrical and mechanical equipment, including PLCs, control circuits, communication systems, I/O field devices, and VFD drives and motors.
• Coordinate BRS, contractor, and vendor activities to install or modify equipment in accordance with electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications.
• Work with maintenance and operations personnel to develop a safety-focused and productive team and support a positive, efficient work environment focused on safety and reliability.
• Lead development of a work safety program, PM system, personnel training program, and equipment spares list for the electrical group.
• Supervise others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED