Electrical Maintenance Technician

BlueScope Coated Products, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

BlueScope Coated Products, LLC is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining production equipment to ensure reliability and safety in operations.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, a journeyman license, and at least 5 years of electrical maintenance experience. Strong skills in PLC programming, electrical troubleshooting, and effective communication are essential.

Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Strong electrical knowledge and fault-finding experience.
• Effective communication skills to explain electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment for reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical control problems.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on electrical parts.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming (Allen Bradley)

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina for manual tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman license

Job description

Company Overview

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

Role Outline

As a member of the BCP Maintenance Team, the Electrical Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the technician will develop and implement the maintenance programs necessary to ensure the short‑term and long‑term reliability of the equipment, as well as lead the effort to optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability, and reduce unsafe conditions.

Key Focus Areas

• Troubleshoot, repair, problem‑solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshooting machine malfunctions using electronic and PLC techniques.
• Perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment/parts.
• Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Make preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
• Identify, research, prepare, and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Roll Grinder duties including safely preparing applicator and squeegee rolls per standard work to support coating quality and paint line production.
• Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding the internal customers’ requirements.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel regarding repair steps, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete repairs or projects.
• Maintain proper housekeeping expectation for work area, equipment, and tools.
• Engage in cross‑functional maintenance training and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability and operational resilience.

Foundational Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Journeyman licensed with 5+ years of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance position.
• PLC experience, preferably Allen Bradley such as SLC 500, RSlogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Micrologix, and Panelview systems.
• Strong electrical knowledge (circuit breakers and fixtures).
• Demonstrated fault‑finding experience.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient communication skills – particularly the ability to explain complex electrical issues.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and bending for extended periods of time.
• Reliability, dependability, and self‑motivation.

Desired Qualifications

• Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to learn and use new systems.
• Strong practical aptitude in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues; able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Good, professional communication skills.
• Ability to learn processes, equipment specifications, and company standards through active use of resources, manuals, training, policies, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Ability to work up to 12‑hour shifts.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The employee will be required to be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close‑up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO Statement

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.