Field Electrician

Cleveland-Cliffs; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 56,598 - 58,903; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Field Electrician at Hibbing Taconite in Hibbing, MN. The ideal candidate will have a two-year Electrical degree or a certified apprenticeship, plus two years of hands-on experience.

This position involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues, with responsibilities including analyzing wiring diagrams and installing electrical equipment. The pay rate is competitive at $41.085 to $42.758 per hour.

Candidate must be able to work rotating shifts and have the ability to perform physically demanding tasks safely.

Qualifications

• Two-year Electrical degree or a certified apprenticeship program plus two years of hands-on Electrical experience.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Receives wiring diagrams and instructions for repair and installation work.
• Analyzes drawings to determine replacement needs and troubleshoot issues.
• Plans work procedures and determines necessary tools and materials.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Hands-on electrical experience

Education

Two-year Electrical degree or certified apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical tools and diagnostic equipment

Job description

Location: Hibbing, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for Field Electrician at Hibbing Taconite in Hibbing, MN.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications, and instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work to be done.
• Analyzes all types of drawings and wiring diagrams to determine replacement needs and to select a logical approach to “trouble shooting” and repair problems.
• Plans details of working procedure to achieve the most logical approach to the job.
• Considers all safety precautions and the proper isolation of circuits to minimize interference to operations.
• Determines necessary tools and materials.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of equipment.
• Locates sources of trouble for any type of electrical equipment by tracing and testing circuits and inspecting for faulty operation.
• Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on motors, generators, power distribution and control panels, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electronic devices, etc.
• Reassembles, tests, and adjusts equipment for safe and proper operation.
• Performs work on “hot” lines as required.
• Replaces coils, resistors, rheostats, relays, etc.
• Adjusts contactors, relays, bus riggings, etc.
• Reconnects terminal leads, panel boards, and distribution feeders.
• In emergencies, shunts out defective coils to get equipment back in operation.
• Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls and fixtures, and wires and connects all types of electrical equipment for new installations or replacement of facilities.
• Makes all required splices and connections.
• Adjusts all new equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Constructs, dismantles, inspects, repairs, and adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on power transmission lines and electrical circuits.
• Works in shop or field as required.
• Completes reports as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year Electrical degree or a certified apprenticeship program plus two years of hands‑on Electrical experience (after graduation).
• Ability to pass a position‑specific written and hands‑on assessment.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift, and stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and loop diagrams.
• Must be able to safely and quickly troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic and/or mechanical problems in a fast‑paced plant environment, with little supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Mining experience.

Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24‑hour coverage, 7 days per week. Regular attendance is an essential requirement. Must be able to physically perform all these responsibilities safely: walk on uneven surfaces, climb equipment, operate pickup, and other small fleet vehicles, etc.

The pay rate for this role is $41.085–$42.758 per hour.

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‑(312) 899‑3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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.