Industrial Electrician

K2 Ascend Solutions; River Rouge (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with company match

Pension contribution

Uniforms provided

Boot allowance

Paid vacation

Job summary

K2 Ascend Solutions is seeking an Industrial Electrician for its River Rouge, MI coke battery facility. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing high-heat industrial electrical systems within a 24/7 continuous process environment.

The position requires strong controls logic experience, PLC/DCS proficiency, and strict adherence to safety protocols. On-site, rotating 12-hour shifts with training on day shift to start, and on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).
• Experience with PLCs, DCS, and industrial control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems in a continuous-process environment.
• Diagnose controls logic, PLCs, and process automation.
• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Automacs, and DCS systems.
• Read and interpret electrical prints, loop diagrams, and control schematics.
• Respond to equipment failures in high-heat, high-risk environments.

Skills

Controls logic

PLC/DCS

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

High-heat operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Automacs

DCS systems

Job description

Industrial Electrician (Levels 1–3)Location: River Rouge, MI (Zug Island)Facility: Heavy Industrial Coke BatterySchedule: 12-Hour Rotating Swing Shift (ABCD Crew Rotation)Job Type: Full-Time | OnsiteAbout the OpportunityThis opportunity is within a 24/7 heavy industrial coke battery facility supporting blast furnace steel production. This is a gritty, legacy industrial environment — not a clean manufacturing or automotive plant.This role is ideal for electricians with strong controls logic experience who are comfortable working in harsh, high-heat environments and troubleshooting live industrial systems.Schedule• 12-hour rotating swing shift• Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM• Night Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM• 4-week rotation (work 14 days out of 28)• Crews rotate together (ABCD schedule)• All employees start on day shift for training• Must be available for on-call rotationPay• Level 1: $36.15 – $38.83/hr• Level 2: Up to $44.00/hr• Level 3: Up to $49.69/hrWhat You’ll Do• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems in a continuous-process environment• Diagnose and resolve issues related to controls logic, PLCs, and process automation• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Automacs, and DCS systems• Support and maintain transmitters, control loops, and process control logic• Perform electrical work on motors, MCCs, drives, and industrial power distribution• Read and interpret electrical prints, loop diagrams, and control schematics• Respond to equipment failures in high-heat, high-risk environments• Follow strict lockout/tagout and safety procedures at all times• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtimeWhat You Bring• Controls logic experience (primary separator for this role)• Experience with PLCs, DCS, and industrial control systems• Strong troubleshooting skills in heavy industrial environments• Comfort working around high heat, open flame, and live processes• Strong safety mindset and situational awarenessRequired Qualifications• High school diploma or GED• Valid driver’s license• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)• Ability to pass drug screen and background check• Strong safety recordWork Environment & Physical Requirements• High-heat industrial setting with hot surfaces and open flame areas• Continuous exposure to dust, fumes, Coke Oven Gas (COG), and airborne particulates• Loud noise levels requiring hearing protection• Outdoor work in all weather conditions• Work at heights, on uneven surfaces, and in confined spacesMandatory PPE Includes:• Fire-retardant clothing• Respirators and SCBA as required• Fall protection systems (harness/lifeline)Respirator compliance is mandatory:• Clean-shaven policy enforced (mustaches above the lip permitted)**Universal Benefits **• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting Day 1• $2,500 sign-on bonus at hire• Additional $2,500 after 1,040 hours worked• Quarterly performance bonuses (up to $7,500 annually)• 401(k) with employer match• $2.50/hr pension contribution• Company-provided uniforms• Annual work boot allowance (issued every October)• Vacation accrual during Year 1• Additional vacation week beginning in Year 3Interview Process• Resume review• Teams phone screen with live print review• Onsite written and hands-on control room test• No Monday or Friday interviewsWant to Stand Out?We invite candidates to record a short video to showcase who they are. This should feel low-pressure and personal.Video submission link:https://record.interview.video/j/ascend-with-k2Machines & technologies you'll use:Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)