Industrial Electrician: PLC & Drive Systems Expert

Steel Dynamics; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics in Columbus, MS is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical and electronic repair and routine maintenance on facility equipment. The role requires strong knowledge of high/low voltage systems, drive and PLC control systems, and a readiness to learn advanced PLC programming and drive technologies.

You will support productivity and reliability by identifying improvements and integrating process control insights with electrical expertise.

Qualifications

• Safety oriented is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Shift work required.
• Willingness to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime.
• Strong teamwork focus.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize work assignments with production needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment.
• Maintenance and repair of all electrical devices in the facility.
• Repair and optimization of drive control systems, PLC control systems and other closed loop industrial control systems.
• Identify, design, and implement changes/upgraded which will increase the productivity or reliability of the process.
• Understand the steel making process and integrate this knowledge with the knowledge of process control systems to improve productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Strong electrical knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, breakers and power distribution systems, motors, motor control equipment instrumentation, PLC’s, and AC/DC drive systems.
• Computer knowledge, networking, and any programming experience a real plus.
• Candidates must have a large aptitude for learning and will be taught (by classroom/ or experience) the more complex skills of the industry such as PLC programming and drive systems if they show theoretical knowledge and high work ethics.
• Understanding of mathematics (geometry, trigonometry)

Skills

Safety oriented

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Multitasking

Self-supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Steel Dynamics in Columbus, MS is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical and electronic repair and routine maintenance on facility equipment. The role requires strong knowledge of high/low voltage systems, drive and PLC control systems, and a readiness to learn advanced PLC programming and drive technologies.

You will support productivity and reliability by identifying improvements and integrating process control insights with electrical expertise.