CM Electrical Technician, BRS

United States Steel Corporation; Town of Osceola (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel is seeking an industrial electrician for the Cold Mill area of the Big River Steel facility.

The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, including PLCs, control circuits, I/O devices, and VFDs in a challenging steel mill environment. The candidate should demonstrate a strong safety mindset, problem-solving acumen, and the ability to work with a diverse team. Four 12-hour shifts with weekends/holidays and overtime are typical, with potential for career

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safety focus and proactive application in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to changing duties and eagerness to learn and apply new knowledge.
• Reliable team player with good communication skills.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to work extra hours when needed.
• 3+ years in a heavy industrial environment; steel mill experience preferred.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with mobile equipment (rough terrain, lift, forklift).
• Familiarity with metric units is a plus.
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel/Word/Outlook) beneficial.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, environmental, quality requirements and applicable standards are followed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on complex electrical equipment (PLCs, control circuits, I/O, VFDs).
• Install or modify electrical equipment following codes and schematics with minimal instruction.
• Collaborate with mechanics and operations to maintain safety and reliability in a fast-paced mill environment.

Skills

Safety focus

Problem solving

Team player

Willing to put in extra hours

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Reading electrical drawings

Precision measurement

Learn new skills

Motivation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Electrical degree or training preferred

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

Allen Bradley

VFD drives

Step 7

Ladder logic

Job description

Objective of the Job:

This position is an industrial electrician responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of equipment in the Cold Mill area of Big River Steel facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1) Ensure Safety, Environmental, Quality requirements and “where applicable” ResponsibleSteel requirements are followed.
• 2) Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on complex electrical equipment, including PLCs, control circuits, communication systems, I/O field devices, and VFD drives/motors
• 3) Install or modify electrical equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications with minimal instruction after general assignment
• 4) Use Electrical Ingenuity and Work directly with all mechanics and operations personnel in a fast-paced environment to help develop a safety focused and productive Finishing Mill Team. Support maintenance teammates to help maintain a positive and efficient work environment focused on safety and reliability.

Qualifications:

• 1) Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment
• 2) Quality and detail oriented with strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills
• 3) Adaptability to accept changes in job duties and eagerness to learn and apply new knowledge
• 4) Reliable team player with good communication skills
• 5) Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to put in extra hours when needed
• 6) 3 years minimum experience in heavy industrial environment with emphasis going to steel mill. Experience will take in account military experience, university time, apprenticeship, or combination of all.
• 7) Demonstrated proficiency using precision measuring instruments
• 8) Experienced with mobile equipment. (Rough Terrain, Man Lift, Forklift Carry Deck or Broaderson)
• 9) Efficient in the Metric Measuring System a plus
• 10) Basic computer skills: MS Excel, Word, and Outlook is a plus
• 11) Read Electrical drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• 12) Knowledgeable of programming and troubleshooting logic to include ladder logic, function block programming (Logicad and Step 7)
• 13) Knowledgeable of VFDs, principal design, programming, and trouble shooting skills; I.O. systems (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley) and design layout; three-phase motors and ability to troubleshoot; network infrastructure; basic mechanical components in a mill; basic Hydraulic systems, how they operate and design layout
• 14) Willing to learn and take on multiple roles, such as mechanical and production positions as well as continually improve on primary skill set
• 15) HS diploma or equivalent is required; electrical degree or training is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Environment is typical for a steel mill production area, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty/greasy areas. Physically demanding work will be required in the production environment. Typical work hours are four 12-hour shifts, which rotate days and nights. This results in working some weekends/holidays and overtime.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not supervise others.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals: Think: Think Critically and Drive Change Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ’24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)