Industrial Electrician

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Gerdau in Petersburg, VA seeks an experienced Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical/electronic controls and systems across heavy manufacturing processes. You will inspect machinery, work with high-voltage systems, and support pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems while documenting repairs and materials usage.

The role requires reading schematics, knowledge of PLCs, and proficiency with diagnostic tools; a Ramsey Electrical exam completion is

Qualifications

• Completion of Ramsey Electrical exam.
• 3-5 years of heavy manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor theory, PLC troubleshooting, and high-voltage systems.
• Ability to read schematics and use electrical maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems.
• Perform rounds and check machinery to identify abnormalities.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motor controls, PLCs, and high-voltage systems up to 480V.
• Inspect and maintain shop machinery, PLC networks, and cranes; replace worn items.
• Service electrical aspects of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Lay out, install, and maintain electronically-controlled equipment (VFD, PLC, etc.).
• Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
• Use diagnostic equipment (digital voltmeter, oscilloscope, etc.).
• Maintain records of work performed and materials used.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel.

Skills

Electrical Diagnostics

Electrical Troubleshooting

PLC Troubleshooting

AC/DC Theory

High Voltage

Schematic Reading

Education

Ramsey Electrical exam

Tools

Digital Voltmeter

Oscilloscope

Paper Recorder

Multi-volt Meter

Job description

Industrial Electrician - Petersburg, VA

Looking for a stable company that offers work life balance and rewards for high performance? Gerdau Steel is a global leader in the steel industry, thriving across diverse market conditions with a strong commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. We are looking for Industrial Electricians to join our growing team in Petersburg, VA.

Compensation And Benefits

• First year earnings of $116,000/year to $125,000/year DOE which includes base pay, bi-weekly production bonus, shift premiums, and 354 hours of scheduled annual overtime.
• Benefits start day one: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement and clear pathways to career advancement.
• A supportive, respectful, and safety-focused work culture.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems, using required knowledge and understanding of mechanical, fluidic, and electrical systems/components, as well as how they operate.
• Perform rounds and check machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
• Exercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high-voltage systems at or below 480 volts.
• Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, PLC networks, and cranes, and repairs or replaces worn items as required.
• Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.
• Lay out, install, and maintain a variety of complete electronically-controlled equipment, such as rolling mill loop controls, secondary distribution centers, programmable sequences, and pulpit control panel.
• Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
• Work with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of Ramsey Electrical exam.
• 3-5 years of heavy manufacturing electrical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor theory, PLC troubleshooting, and high-voltage systems.
• Ability to read schematics and use electrical maintenance tools.
• Ability to work Dupont 4/3 schedule with 12 hr rotating shifts: days, nights, and two consecutive weekends.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• AC/DC
• High Voltage

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• HMI