Electrical Maintenance Technician

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics is seeking an electrical maintenance technician to perform electrical and electronic repair and regular maintenance on equipment. The role includes identifying upgrades to improve productivity and reliability, and troubleshooting drive control systems and PLC-based controls.

Candidate must be safety oriented, willing to learn, capable of shift work, and able to work overtime. Strong teamwork and the ability to work without direct supervision are essential in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be safety oriented.
• Willingness to learn and strong work ethic.
• Able to work shifts and overtime.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Strong teamwork and ability to prioritize under production needs.
• Computer knowledge, networking; programming experience a plus.
• Strong electrical knowledge of MV/LV systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, breakers and power distribution, motors, motor control equipment, PLCs and drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment.
• Identify, design and implement changes/upgrades to increase productivity or reliability.
• Troubleshoot, repair and optimize drive control systems, PLC control systems and other closed loop industrial control systems.

Skills

Safety oriented

Willingness to learn

Shift work

Overtime

Teamwork

Independent work

Multitasking

Computer networking

PLC programming

Electrical knowledge

Drive systems

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Steel Dynamics

Perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment.

• Maintenance and repair of all electrical devices in the facility.


• Identify, design and implement changes/upgrades which will increase the productivity or reliability of the process.


• Troubleshoot, repair and, optimization of drive control systems, PLC control systems and other closed loop industrial control systems.

Required

• Safety Oriented


• Strong willingness to learn


• Shift work required


• Willingness to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime


• Strong teamwork focus


• Ability to work without direct supervision


• Ability to multi-task & prioritize work assignments with production needs


• Computer knowledge, networking and any programming experience a real plus or equivalent work experience preferred.


• Strong electrical knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, breakers and power distribution systems, motors, motor control equipment instrumentation, PLC's and AC/DC drive systems.


• Candidates must have a large aptitude for learning and will be taught (by classroom/or experience) the more complex skills of the industry such as PLC programming and drive systems if they show theoretical knowledge and high work ethic.

Preferred

• Electrical maintenance experience in an industry setting.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.