Industrial Electrician- Cranes and Coil Handling

Nucor

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Crane Electrical Maintenance Electrician who demonstrates high levels of honesty, integrity, and ownership in everything they do. The selected teammate will contribute to team success by safely performing preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on steel mill equipment and systems. During the construction phase, maintenance electricians will support mill buildout activities and assist in the development of our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure proper design criteria, equipment reliability, and long-term maintainability. Nucor Steel West Virginia’s greenfield project is a new state-of-the-art sheet steel mill that will produce up to 3 million tons per year once fully operational. This advanced manufacturing facility is located in Mason County, along the Ohio River in close proximity to both Huntington and Charleston, WV.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of hands‑on industrial electrician experience
Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental electrical theory
Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and repair 480V motors and motor control systems

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a steel mill or heavy industrial environment
Associate (2‑year) or Bachelor’s (4‑year) degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience working with crane and mill control systems, including Magnetek, Ace, Morgan, Danieli, and/or Siemens platforms
Experience working with automated industrial equipment and systems

Responsibilities

Propose and implement innovative solutions to challenges in the steelmaking process, with a focus on safety, reliability, quality, cost control, and project execution
Perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment and systems
Read, interpret, and work from electrical and mechanical schematics
Demonstrate knowledge of: Medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
Demonstrate knowledge of: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Demonstrate knowledge of: Instrumentation and controls
Demonstrate knowledge of: AC/DC variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Demonstrate knowledge of: Motors and motor control systems
Demonstrate knowledge of: Automatic coil handling
Train teammates on new equipment installations and modifications to existing systems
Work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime, as required