Electrician

Steel Dynamics, Inc. • Columbus, MS

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Steel Dynamics is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment. This role involves the maintenance and repair of all electrical devices in the facility, including the repair and optimization of drive control systems, PLC control systems, and other closed loop industrial control systems. The ideal candidate will identify, design, and implement changes/upgrades to increase productivity or reliability, and integrate knowledge of the steel making process with process control systems to improve productivity, quality, and reliability.

Requirements

• Strong electrical knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, breakers and power distribution systems, motors, motor control equipment instrumentation, PLC’s, and AC/DC drive systems
• Computer knowledge, networking, and any programming experience a real plus
• Candidates must have a large aptitude for learning and will be taught (by classroom/ or experience) the more complex skills of the industry such as PLC programming and drive systems if they show theoretical knowledge and high work ethics
• Understanding of mathematics (geometry, trigonometry)
• Safety Oriented
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong willingness to learn
• Shift work required
• Willingness to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime
• Strong teamwork focus
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize work assignments with production needs

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment
• Maintenance and repair of all electrical devices in the facility
• Repair and optimization of drive control systems, PLC control systems and other closed loop industrial control systems
• Identify, design, and implement changes/upgraded which will increase the productivity or reliability of the process
• Understand the steel making process and integrate this knowledge with the knowledge of process control systems to improve productivity, quality, and reliability

What This Job Offers

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