Utilities Electrician Job Details | Gerdau

Gerdau Ameristeel • Petersburg, VA

356d • $108,000

About The Position

The position offers an earning potential of $108,000 per year, depending on technical experience, and includes biweekly hourly pay, production bonuses, shift premiums, and 354 annual hours of built-in overtime. The company has a strong global presence with mini mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams and other products. The culture promotes diversity, innovation, teamwork, safety, and sustainability, with a commitment to continuous improvement and investment in people, processes, and technology.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of heavy utilities electrical maintenance experience including routine maintenance.
• Successful completion of electrical entrance exam.
• Ability to work in heights up to 150 ft.
• Must be able to work a 12 hr rotating shift, days, nights, and two weekends a month (Dupont 4/3 schedule).
• Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor theory and ability to troubleshoot with PLC.
• Drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems.
• Perform rounds and check machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within normal specifications.
• Exercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high-voltage systems at or below 480 volts.
• Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, PLC networks, and cranes, and repair or replace worn items as required.
• Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.
• Lay out, install, and maintain a variety of complete electronically controlled equipment, such as rolling mill loop controls, secondary distribution centers, programmable sequences, and pulpit control panel.
• Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
• Work with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-voltmeter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans - Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Bi-weekly Bonuses
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing