Electrical Technician

UNAVAILABLE; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is expanding the Long Products Division, Steel of West Virginia, and seeking an Electrical Technician.

The role focuses on providing technical support to plant maintenance, troubleshooting complex issues, and leading special projects to improve equipment uptime. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with PLC I/O (SLC 500/PLC-5), RSLogix/Studio 5000, and drive systems from Allen-Bradley or ABB, plus a degree in Electrical Engineering Tech or Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience on control platforms including PLC I/O and fault diagnosis.
• Proficiency with RSLogix/Studio 5000 and associated HMI tooling.
• Familiarity with AC/DC motor controls and drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement improvements.
• Undertake special projects and contribute to uptime goals.

Skills

PLC I/O (SLC 500/PLC-5)

RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000

Allen-Bradley drives

ABB drives

Motor controls (AC/DC)

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical Engineering Tech or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SLC 500/PLC-5

Studio 5000

PanelView/STU

Allen-Bradley drives

ABB drives

Job description

Overview

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is the third-largest carbon steel producer in the U.S. and is one of the top steel recyclers in North America. A Fortune 500 Company, SDI is repeatedly recognized for being an industry leader, from Forbes 2021 “World’s Best Employers” to Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”. SDI continues to push to be the industry leader and gold standard for corporate governance.

The Long Products Division, Steel of West Virginia is expanding and adding positions for an Electrical Technician.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Technician is a management position that provides:

• Technical support to plant maintenance personnel
• Troubleshooting various issues
• Undertakes special projects
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We seek someone with in-depth experience on the following control platforms:

• I/O on PLC’s (SLC 500 and PLC 5, and Allen Bradley Panel View)
• Experience with RS Logix 5000 platform and Studio
• Experience with Allen Bradley and ABB drives is a plus
• Solid state AC & DC motor controls
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• A degree in Electrical Engineering Tech or Electrical Engineering is a definite plus

Steel Dynamics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.