Remote Operations & PLC Diagnostics Specialist

United States Steel Corporation • Braddock, PA

18h • Remote

About The Position

Remote Operations & PLC Diagnostics Specialist Is this you? Comfortable running complex industrial processes from a centralized control room. Fluent in PLC ladder logic—able to diagnose, modify, and document changes with precision. Known for keeping networks talking and data flowing across multiple platforms. Hands-on enough to trace faults to component-level electronics and solder clean fixes. What you’ll do Remotely monitor blast furnace hoisting/charging and stove operation. Support field technicians, implement PLC ladder logic updates, and note blueprint revisions. Maintain continuous communications across computer systems and plant networks. Troubleshoot processors down to the board level; terminate fiber‑optic communications wiring. Service and calibrate scales/scale displays and sonar equipment (including radar level detectors). Apply combustion theory (oxygen/fuel mix) to inform operational decisions. Work with AC/DC drives and motor starters; Allen‑Bradley/GE Fanuc PLCs; Bristol/Emerson Ovation/Avton drives.

Requirements

• Associate (2‑year) degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or computers required.
• 1–3 years in a similar role within a manufacturing plant environment required.
• MUST PASS WRITTEN COMMAND CENTER TEST.
• Experience using voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and common hand tools including a soldering gun.
• Proficiencies PLC troubleshooting PLC wiring Blueprint reading

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor blast furnace hoisting/charging and stove operation.
• Support field technicians, implement PLC ladder logic updates, and note blueprint revisions.
• Maintain continuous communications across computer systems and plant networks.
• Troubleshoot processors down to the board level; terminate fiber‑optic communications wiring.
• Service and calibrate scales/scale displays and sonar equipment (including radar level detectors).
• Apply combustion theory (oxygen/fuel mix) to inform operational decisions.
• Work with AC/DC drives and motor starters; Allen‑Bradley/GE Fanuc PLCs; Bristol/Emerson Ovation/Avton drives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees