Electrical/Mechanical Technician, BRS

U. S. Steel•Osceola, AR

About The Position

U. S. Steel is seeking a trained and experienced Maintenance Technician Electrical/Mechanical to support its maintenance forces. The technician performs electrical and mechanical maintenance to keep operating and service equipment functioning, using standard and specialized tools and equipment, including mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts. The role installs, maintains, repairs, and operates a broad range of electrical and mechanical systems and electrical equipment in a heavy industrial environment to support continuous operations. The position requires electrical knowledge, including variable frequency drives, soft starts, relays, PLCs, controls, and Profinet cables. Mechanical knowledge is a plus but is not mandatory. The technician will work with the Operations team to address issues, follow instructions from leads or a supervisor, and work independently as well as with others. On-the-job training and additional training will be provided. The employee must be open to changes, covering vacations, and working overtime as needed. Work is required in various areas of the plant. Depending on the area, environmental conditions may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, or noisy.

Requirements

Electrical knowledge of variable frequency drives (ABB/Vacon), soft starts (ABB), Semicode relays, PLCs (TIA Portal–Siemens), controls, and Profinet cables.
Ability and willingness to open and close breakers and fully understand the safety risks associated with 4160-volt equipment.
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
Knowledge of using a voltmeter and megger.
Some knowledge of instrumentation, including pressure switches, pressure transducers, static level sensors, and load cells.
Computer skills, including Word, Project, and Excel.
Willingness to learn the maintenance system for work-order tracking, spare parts, and inspections.
Openness to changes, vacation coverage, and overtime as needed.
Ability to work alone and with others.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical knowledge or understanding.
Knowledge of generators at 4160V/480V.
At least 1 year of manufacturing and/or industrial experience, including relevant experience gained in military service, or equivalent education.
Relevant background in industrial electronics, motors and controls, schematics and electrical power, print reading, computers and PLCs, electronics, AC/DC theory, power, test instruments and instrumentation, electrical maintenance, commercial construction, or installation.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance functions needed to maintain operating and service equipment.
Install, maintain, repair, and operate electrical and mechanical systems and electrical equipment.
Work alongside the Operations team and help address issues that arise.
Learn and use the maintenance system for work-order tracking, spare parts, and inspections.
Open and close breakers while understanding the safety risks associated with 4160-volt equipment.
Read and understand electrical drawings.
Follow instructions from leads and/or a supervisor.
Work independently and collaboratively with others.
Cover vacations and work overtime as needed.