Sr. Electronic Technician - Melt Shop
About The Position
The Sr. Electronic Technician supports the design, engineering, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation and electrical systems in Vallourec’s Melt Shop. The role helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while advancing capital projects, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across the facility. The technician leads and supports maintenance personnel and contractors, coordinates across departments, maintains technical documentation, oversees preventive maintenance activities, and provides mentorship to shift technicians. The position may also step in to support leadership responsibilities during supervisor absences. Vallourec describes a collaborative culture with career mobility and a commitment to safety, continuous training, and shared accountability.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of industrial electrical/electronic maintenance experience is preferred.
- An associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Experience troubleshooting complex industrial systems and solving technical challenges.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with SAP and AutoCAD, or willingness to learn.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work collaboratively without direct authority.
- Clear and constructive communication, accountability, initiative, reliability, safety awareness, attention to detail, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to collaborate effectively, accept and use feedback, and support and develop others through shared learning.
Nice To Haves
- 10 or more years of industrial electrical/electronic maintenance experience.
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with SAP and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Design, engineer, and commission automation upgrades and capital projects within the Melt Shop.
- Support, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical and automation equipment.
- Lead and support maintenance personnel and contractors, fostering communication across departments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including CIT, MADE, RCA, and CAPEX, and support equipment reliability efforts.
- Redline and update electrical schematics and manage technical documentation.
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs, inspections, and equipment delay reduction.
- Manage satellite inventory and ensure accuracy in SAP work orders and maintenance tracking.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to shift technicians, and assist during startups and outages.
- Support leadership responsibilities during supervisor absences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
- Profit sharing up to 4%.
- 401(k) with a 4.5% company match and no vesting period.
- Paid parental leave, including adoption support.
- 10 paid holidays plus one floating holiday.
- Paid vacation time.
- Performance-based bonus program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Collaborative culture and career mobility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
