Maintenance Planner - EMO - Primary Operations

SSAB; Montpelier (IA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

SSAB is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to support the Electrical Manager in planning, safety, troubleshooting, scheduling, parts procurement, and repair activities for the electrical group. You will lead daily tasks, advise on repair techniques, and coordinate with Mechanical, Operations, and other departments to ensure efficient outages and maintenance success.

The role requires strong electrical/ instrumentation knowledge, PLC programming, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Electrical and instrumentation knowledge applicable to industrial maintenance.
• Experience with PLC programming and electrical repair.
• Ability to plan, troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment.
• Strong verbal communication skills and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical Manager with outage planning, scheduling, and parts procurement.
• Plan daily tasks for Electrical Maintenance employees and coordinate with other teams.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineering on-site for electrical projects.
• Monitor and improve maintenance processes and performance.
• Budget daily projects and outages; ensure timely completion.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation knowledge

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelors Degree in Electrical or related field

Tools

Maintenance Connection

Job description

Position Description

Provide direct assistance to the Electrical Manager in all aspects of his/her duties including job planning, safety training & adherence to policies, troubleshooting, scheduling, parts procurement, engineering and repair activities as it relates to the electrical group.

Essential Responsibilities / Functions

Safety

• Lead and direct crew / team members with safe work practice’s
• Populate Lockout / Tag-Out / Try-Out documents for scheduled and emergency repairs.
• Follow practice JSA and EIC Program and policies.
• Review / Modify / Create JSA’s and SOP’s

Leadership

• Schedule and oversee daily tasks for Meltshop / Caster Electrical employees.
• Lead and advise personnel on proper equipment repair techniques and maintenance practices.
• Assess and evaluate employee performance and report performance.
• Lead by example.

Knowledge

• Electrical & Instrumentation knowledge both practical & theoretical.
• PLC programming
• Ability to troubleshoot & maintain electrical equipment.
• Trouble shooting and problem solving abilities.
• Knowledge of SSAB’s computerized maintenance system ability to search, find and / or request spare parts.

Performance

• Assist Electrical Manager with major outage planning including scheduling jobs, ordering components, and dispersing workflow.
• Plan and schedule daily assignments for Electrical Maintenance employees.
• Assist Shift Team Leaders with any technical issues.
• Co‑ordinate activities with Mechanical, Operations and other departments on a frequent basis
• Coordinate and plan jobs with outside contractors and engineering companies on site related jobs
• Budget daily projects and major outages.
• Perform work in a timely and organized manner.
• Develop team oriented goals
• Communicate clearing and effectively with other departments, vendors, and management.
• Work independently towards specific goals and objectives with limited daily oversight

Required Qualifications – Education, Experience and Competencies

• High School diploma/GED
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance in Electrical and/or Instrumentation related field.
• Maintenance Operator
• Good verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Electrical or related field
• Leadership skills and strong work ethic
• Computer skills including but not limited to
  • Computer Maintenance Management System (Maintenance Connection)
• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project
• Autocad light
• Dayforce
• 2 year industrial / technical degree or apprenticeship.
• Previous experience as a team leader
• Regular and reliable attendance
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS: Supervises a crew of Electrical EMOs / Automation Engineers - (9)

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Employee Will Frequently Be Required To:

• Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or below waist level
• Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with both hands together or separately
• Finger and feel with both hands together or separately; sense temperature and textures

The Employee Will Occasionally Be Required To:

• Drive or travel by airplane
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds

The Position Requires The Following Vision And Hearing Capabilities:

• Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
• Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
• Vision at near, mid, and far range
• Peripheral vision and depth perception

The employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk as follows:

• Sitting 0-8 hours at a time; average 5 hours a day
• Standing 0-8 hours at a time; average 2 hours a day
• Walking 0-8 hours at a time; average 1 hour
• Alternate sitting and standing as needed

The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

• Desktop computer
• Control software
• Multimeter
• Database

The Employee Will Work In The Following Conditions:

• Indoors
• In extreme heat and extreme cold
• In wet and humid conditionsAmid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• In confined areas and high places
• Around equipment in motion
• Amid noise
• Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
• Around industrial magnets
• While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards

Position Type – Work Hours – Travel Requirements

• Position is full time, hourly, and is eligible for overtime
• Position works an eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday
• Travel for this position is expected to comprise less than 33% of work hours
• Office presence required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.