Electrical/Mechanical Technician, BRS

U. S. Steel•Osceola, AR

About The Position

The Electrical/Mechanical Technician is a core member of the maintenance team and performs electrical and mechanical maintenance needed to keep operating and service equipment functioning. The role installs, maintains, repairs, and operates a broad range of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment in a heavy industrial environment to support continuous operations. The technician uses standard and specialized tools and equipment, including mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts. The position requires working in various areas of the plant, sometimes independently and sometimes with others. The technician works alongside Operations to address issues, follows instructions from leads or a supervisor, and may cover vacations or work overtime as needed. On-the-job training is required, and additional training will be offered. Environmental conditions may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy, depending on the work area.

Requirements

Knowledge of variable frequency drives, including ABB and Vacon.
Knowledge of ABB soft starts, Semicode relays, PLCs using Siemens TIA Portal, controls, and Profinet cables.
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
Knowledge of voltmeters and meggers.
Some knowledge of instrumentation, including pressure switches, pressure transducers, static level sensors, and load cells.
Willingness to open and close breakers and understand the safety risks associated with 4160V equipment.
Computer skills, including Word, Project, and Excel.
Ability to follow instructions and work alone or with others.
Willingness to adapt to changes, cover vacations, and work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical knowledge or understanding; it is a plus but not mandatory.
Knowledge of generators operating at 4160V or 480V.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on operating and service equipment.
Install, maintain, repair, and operate electrical and mechanical systems and equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
Use standard and specialized tools and equipment, including mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts.
Work alongside the Operations team to help resolve issues.
Open and close breakers while understanding the associated safety risks, including those related to 4160V equipment.
Learn and use the maintenance system for work-order tracking, spare parts, and inspections.
Read and understand electrical drawings.
Use a voltmeter and megger.
Follow instructions from leads and/or a supervisor.
Work independently and collaboratively, and cover vacations or work overtime as needed.