Melt Shop/Caster - Electrical Maintenance

SSAB • Muscatine, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Job purpose: Industrial Electrical Technician / Electrician – Must be able to maintain and troubleshoot medium and low voltage control systems and power distribution. Duties and responsibilities: Repair, maintenance and technical input of all electrical equipment at the Electric Arc / Ladle Furnaces, Vacuum Degasser and Caster Departments. Utilize PLC’s to diagnose problems related to plant equipment. Perform PM’s on area equipment. Perform Lockout / Tag out of equipment. Implement software / hardware changes to improve processes as required. Install new equipment related to projects. Maintain plant building services, overhead lighting, heat trace circuits, 120/208V and 480V electrical distribution. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Required Education: 2-year degree or certification in industrial electronics or electrical engineering / technology (or equivalent) Preferred Education: 4-year degree in industrial electronics or electrical engineering / technology Required Experience: Possess PLC programming theory Possess AC and DC Digital Drive theory Able to read and interpret electrical schematics Must be computer literate with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Must be self-motivated team player Preferred Experience: Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC experience Allen Bradley AC and DC Drive experience Allen Bradley HMI experience Engineer, Design, install and commission new equipment and control systems Familiar with data acquisition, trending (such as IBA) to aid in diagnosing problems Possess knowledge of National Electric Code and NFPA 70E Standards Able to maintain and install equipment in 480 Volt 3 phase power distribution systems Able to perform preventative maintenance on DC motors and low and medium voltage equipment Experience with instrumentation components / systems (Thermocouples, RTDs, flow, pressure, 4-20 mA based loops, etc.) Computer Networking / switching Working conditions: The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities: Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings Vision at near, mid, and far range Peripheral vision and depth perception The employee will frequently be required to: Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or below waist level Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods The employee will occasionally be required to: Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds The employee will work in the following conditions: Extreme hot and cold conditions Wet and humid conditions Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke In confined areas and heights/high places Near moving parts of heavy machinery, equipment in motion and high voltage equipment Amid noise Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and industrial magnets While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards Position Type – Work Hours – Travel Requirements: Position is full time, hourly, and is eligible for overtime Position works rotating 12-hour swing shifts to include days and nights No travel is expected for this position

Requirements

• Possess PLC programming theory
• Possess AC and DC Digital Drive theory
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Must be computer literate with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Must be self-motivated team player
• 2-year degree or certification in industrial electronics or electrical engineering / technology (or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC experience
• Allen Bradley AC and DC Drive experience
• Allen Bradley HMI experience
• Engineer, Design, install and commission new equipment and control systems
• Familiar with data acquisition, trending (such as IBA) to aid in diagnosing problems
• Possess knowledge of National Electric Code and NFPA 70E Standards
• Able to maintain and install equipment in 480 Volt 3 phase power distribution systems
• Able to perform preventative maintenance on DC motors and low and medium voltage equipment
• Experience with instrumentation components / systems (Thermocouples, RTDs, flow, pressure, 4-20 mA based loops, etc.)
• Computer Networking / switching
• 4-year degree in industrial electronics or electrical engineering / technology

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintenance and technical input of all electrical equipment at the Electric Arc / Ladle Furnaces, Vacuum Degasser and Caster Departments.
• Utilize PLC’s to diagnose problems related to plant equipment.
• Perform PM’s on area equipment.
• Perform Lockout / Tag out of equipment.
• Implement software / hardware changes to improve processes as required.
• Install new equipment related to projects.
• Maintain plant building services, overhead lighting, heat trace circuits, 120/208V and 480V electrical distribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree