Industrial Electrician - Rolling Mill

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

100% 401(k) match up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Gerdau Steel in Petersburg, VA seeks an Industrial Electrician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic controls across heavy manufacturing equipment. The role covers high‑voltage systems, PLCs, motor theory, and schematics interpretation, with 12‑hour rotating shifts and ample overtime.

The position offers a competitive first‑year earnings package, comprehensive benefits from day one, and clear career advancement paths.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems.
• Perform rounds and check machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot 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, PLC networks, and cranes, and repair or replace worn items.
• Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.
• Lay out, install, and maintain electronically-controlled equipment and control panels.
• Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
• Work with diagnostic equipment including multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.
• Maintain records of work performed and materials usage.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel.

Skills

AC/DC motor theory

PLC troubleshooting

High-voltage systems

Electrical schematics

Maintenance tools

Education

Ramsey Electrical exam

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 hourly pay of $36.73 hr to $41.11 hr, 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.

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