Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Universal Stainless•Bridgeville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) for its Bridgeville, Pennsylvania facility. The role supports engineering, maintenance, operations, capital projects, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement in an active steel mill and heavy industrial manufacturing environment. It is a hands-on engineering position requiring regular presence throughout the plant and collaboration with Maintenance, Operations, plant management, contractors, and the Corporate Engineer. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. The engineer provides electrical expertise for maintenance activities, plans and executes assigned projects, supports equipment reliability, troubleshoots complex industrial equipment, and contributes to improved plant performance. The role also coordinates major electrical outages, equipment rebuilds, contractors, and project execution while supporting safety and applicable industrial requirements. This is a full-time salaried, on-site position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Start and end times may vary with business, maintenance, outage, and operational needs. Some weekends and extended hours may be required. The work environment includes heavy manufacturing equipment, machinery, maintenance and construction activities, industrial traffic, noise, heat, and dust. Required PPE and adherence to safety procedures are mandatory. Universal Stainless describes opportunities to work with cross-functional teams on capital projects, equipment improvements, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to develop experience in project management, industrial equipment, automation, reliability, outages, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance team with technical electrical expertise during routine repairs, planned and unplanned outages, and preventative maintenance routines.
Plan engineering priorities, schedules, and project activities based on production requirements, equipment failures, and management direction.
Develop project plans covering scope, schedules, budget estimates, resource requirements, and risks; monitor and control project spending.
Coordinate projects with contractors and Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering departments.
Direct and manage on-site contractors involved in engineering and project execution.
Provide engineering support for new equipment installations, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
Troubleshoot complex integrated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and industrial equipment hands-on.
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 and applicable industrial safety requirements during maintenance outages and major projects for employees and third-party contractors.
Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
Perform other duties as assigned.