Heavy Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Join U. S. Steel as a Heavy Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician Why U. S. Steel Founded in 1901, we continue to transform steelmaking while pursuing a 2050 net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions goal. We’re safety-first, community-minded, and United by Steel. Recognition Newsweek Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®: 2021, 2022, 2023 Human Rights Campaign Foundation Equality 100 Award: 2020–2023 Disability:IN Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion: 2021–2023 Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies®: 2022, 2023 Military Times Best for Vets: Employers: 2023 Mansfield Certification for DEI progress in our Legal Department: 2023 Role snapshot Core member of our maintenance team, ensuring uninterrupted operations across heavy industrial assets. One application covers all three Mon Valley Works sites: Clairton Works, Irvin Works, and Edgar Thomson Works. Your impact Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic systems via schematics, PLC logic, and AC/DC fundamentals. Install, maintain, and occasionally operate equipment to support production uptime. Use standard and specialized tools; work around mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts. Execute tasks independently or alongside other technicians; shift between plant areas as needed. Environment & schedule Rotating 8-hour shifts that include weekends and holidays. Overtime required as business needs dictate. Conditions vary—hot, cold, wet, greasy, dirty, and noisy. Safety is non‑negotiable: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal boots are mandatory. On-time attendance and strong self-direction are essential.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1 year in manufacturing/industrial maintenance (relevant military experience counts) or equivalent education.
- Background in one or more: industrial electronics; motors and controls; electrical schematics/power; print reading; computers and PLCs; electronics; AC/DC theory and power; test instruments/instrumentation; electrical maintenance; commercial electrical construction/installation.
- Successful completion of required assessment test(s).
Nice To Haves
- PLC troubleshooting, programming, and wiring
- Electrical troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics
- Facilities maintenance experience
- General troubleshooting aptitude
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic systems via schematics, PLC logic, and AC/DC fundamentals.
- Install, maintain, and occasionally operate equipment to support production uptime.
- Use standard and specialized tools; work around mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts.
- Execute tasks independently or alongside other technicians; shift between plant areas as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
