Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Universal Stainless•Bridgeville, PA

31d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to support engineering, maintenance, operations, capital projects, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement at their Bridgeville, PA facility. The Maintenance Engineer will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will work closely with Maintenance, Operations, plant management, contractors, and the Corporate Engineer. This position will be responsible for supporting maintenance, planning and executing assigned projects, supporting equipment reliability, troubleshooting complex industrial equipment, and helping improve plant performance. This is a hands-on engineering position requiring regular presence throughout an active steel mill and heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience required.
Steel mill or heavy industrial manufacturing experience required.
Experience with low and medium voltage electrical gear is required.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.
Engineering experience in a steel mill or comparable heavy industrial manufacturing environment is required.
Strong electrical engineering knowledge and technical problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to apply engineering principles to complex industrial equipment and processes.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage contractors and coordinate cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Strong commitment to safety and proper PPE use.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to bend, stoop, sit, climb, and maneuver throughout an industrial facility.
Must be able to safely navigate areas containing industrial equipment and active maintenance activities.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work around noise, heat, dust, and other typical steel mill conditions.
Must be able to wear required PPE for assigned work areas.
Must be able to safely work throughout an active steel mill and manufacturing environment.
Proper use of all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
Employees must follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements for their assigned work area.
Employees must be willing and able to comply with all required PPE, safety procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and work practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management is preferred.
Experience with industrial equipment, automation, and maintenance preferred.
Experience with equipment reliability and troubleshooting preferred.
Experience managing contractors and coordinating engineering projects preferred.
Experience with plant outages and equipment rebuilds preferred.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) preferred.
Training and experience related to industrial electrical systems, equipment reliability, automation, capital projects, and maintenance engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance team with technical electrical expertise during routine repairs, planned/unplanned outages, and preventative maintenance routines.
Plan engineering priorities, schedules, and project activities based on production requirements, equipment failures, and direction from management.
Develop project plans including scope, schedules, budget estimates, resource requirements, and risk identification.
Monitor and control expenditures and project spending.
Coordinate projects with contractors, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering departments.
Direct and manage onsite contractors involved in engineering and project execution.
Provide engineering support for new equipment installations, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting of complex integrated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and industrial equipment.
Identify equipment reliability issues and work with the Preventative Maintenance Engineer to develop corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
Manage and coordinate major plant electrical outages with Maintenance, Operations, and contractors.
Coordinate equipment rebuilds and repairs performed on-site and off-site.
Develop and maintain outage schedules.
Support compliance with company safety policies as well as applicable industrial safety requirements during maintenance outages and major projects for both employees and 3rd party contractors.
Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
Perform other duties as assigned.