Electrical Maintenance Technician

Cleveland-Cliffs; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Monessen, PA is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to inspect and maintain all electrical equipment essential for plant operations. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in dynamic environments and be able to control their career path.

This role involves performing tasks related to maintenance, including the installation and repair of electrical systems, handling of tools, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with specific electrical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in an industrial setting is preferred, especially as an electrician.
• Must be able to work safely at heights and understand safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain all electrical equipment in the plant.
• Install and repair power transmission lines and transformers.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using testing equipment.

Skills

Electrical principles

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Use of hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Machine tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Location: Monessen, PA

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician at Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, your contributions will be visible all around you; the work we do here impacts people for generations to come. Ideal candidates enjoy modern, dynamic, supportive work environments and are looking for the freedom to take control of their career. This position reports to the Shift Manager, Maintenance and the primary functions of the position are to inspect, repair, replace, adjust, install, wire, and maintain all electrical equipment in the plant or assigned area including power transmission lines, transformers and related equipment. Make mechanical repairs as required in connection with electrical service and maintain overhead cranes.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Receive verbal or written instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
• Analyze all types of circuits and wiring diagrams to modify service, install or repair all types of electronic devices and systems, various mill electrical equipment, electronic computing and control systems, power and distribution control equipment, measuring, recording, processing and control devices, indicating devices, instrument and gauges.
• Fabricate parts as required using machine and hand tools common to the trade. Burn, braze, solder and perform simple layout, fabrication and welding in the servicing of electrical and electronic equipment, including related piping and mechanical components.
• Make repairs or adjustments to equipment such as main motor drives, generators, controls panels, delays, controllers, switchboards, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, resistors, etc.
• Install and repair conduit, splice and insulate wires and cables, make splices on hot lines, isolate circuits for repairs.
• Advise when faulty equipment should be shut down for repairs.
• Test, repair and/or adjust electronic scales to correct any variation from accuracy.
• Test, repair and adjust electrical meters, such as osillograph, tachometer, ampmeter, voltmeter, power factor meter, phase shifter, etc.
• Clean, paint and lubricate equipment such as bearings, lights, reflectors, switch boxes and phase wire grounding equipment.
• Install, repair and maintain power transmission lines transformers, high-tension substation equipment such as disconnects, switch gear, bushings, insulator slings, lighting arrestors and phase wire grounding equipment.
• Erect poles and towers, install cross arms, insulators, pole hardware and lines, working from poles, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Assist other maintenance or operating personnel in repair work as required.
• Fill out reports of maintenance work performed, parts and materials used, inspections made, etc.
• Operate crane, machinery, mobile equipment, and hydraulic lifts, erect and dismantle pipe scaffolds and perform necessary rigging duties in connection with the servicing of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Inspect all electrical equipment in the assigned area, checking motor bearings, lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc. When faulty operation is observed or pointed out by operating crews, diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgement based on general knowledge of electrical principles.
• Reline all brake shoes.
• Maintain continuity of operations of mill electrical equipment.
• Responsible for some hazardous waste management functions. Perform physical waste activities (e.g. moving and labeling containers, collecting samples, inspection etc.)
• Generate or contact hazardous waste as part of production/maintenance process. May utilize accumulation container(s).
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must successfully pass a Ramsey electrical skill test and practical exam from a local career college.
• Must have knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.
• Work experience as an electrician in an industrial manufacturing setting or coal mine a plus.
• Must be able to interpret wiring diagrams, assembly and part drawings and have the ability to use various hand tools.
• Must be able to work around hazardous material and in confined spaces.
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety information, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Must be able to work at heights, work in extreme heat and cold, must be willing to work a rotating shift that shall include weekends and holidays, as well as climb and/or walk on uneven surfaces.
  
  

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.