Electrical Maintenance Technician

BlueScope•Houston, TX

27d

About The Position

As a member of the BlueScope Coated Products Maintenance Team, the Electrical Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs production equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the technician develops and implements maintenance programs to support short- and long-term equipment reliability, optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability, and reduce unsafe conditions. The role includes troubleshooting electrical controls and equipment, performing routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance, supporting equipment installation and improvement, and communicating repair status to plant personnel. It also includes roll-grinder duties to prepare applicator and squeegee rolls safely in support of coating quality and paint-line production. The position involves working around moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and extreme cold or heat. The work environment has moderate noise, may require hearing protection, and requires personal protective equipment in certain manufacturing areas. The job requires physically demanding work, including the ability to lift at least 75 pounds. Employees may be required to work shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Journeyman license and at least 5 years of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance position.
PLC experience; Allen-Bradley systems are preferred, including SLC 500, RSLogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Micrologix, and PanelView.
Strong electrical knowledge, including circuit breakers and fixtures.
Demonstrated fault-finding experience.
Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics.
Professional communication skills, particularly the ability to explain complex electrical issues.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and bending for extended periods.
Reliability, dependability, and self-motivation.
Computer proficiency and ability to learn and use new systems.
Practical aptitude for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues; ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
Ability to learn processes, equipment specifications, and company standards using resources, manuals, training, policies, and collaboration with colleagues.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.
Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
Ability to meet the stated physical and vision demands, including talking or hearing, walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls, reaching, climbing or balancing, and close-up and distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.

Nice To Haves

Metals, coating, roll-forming, or industrial maintenance experience.
Allen-Bradley PLC experience, including SLC 500, RSLogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Micrologix, and PanelView systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain electrical control problems across manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot machine malfunctions using electronic and PLC techniques.
Perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and parts.
Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventive maintenance schedules.
Install or assist with installing new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
Complete preventive maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
Identify, research, prepare, and present solutions to control problems and continuous-improvement projects.
Evaluate equipment malfunctions urgently to minimize downtime.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
Modify equipment to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
Safely prepare applicator and squeegee rolls according to standard work to support coating quality and paint-line production.
Perform work to meet or exceed internal customers’ quality requirements.
Communicate professionally with plant personnel about repair steps, parts ordered, and estimated completion times for repairs or projects.
Maintain appropriate housekeeping of the work area, equipment, and tools.
Participate in cross-functional maintenance training and knowledge sharing.
Perform other duties as assigned.