Rolling Mill Power and Controls Electrician (Siemens Systems)

Mural Industrial; Apple Grove (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Mural Industrial is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to support a brand-new steel mill in Apple Grove, WV. You will diagnose and repair 480V three-phase systems, drive and power distribution, and Siemens PLC-based automation to keep operations running safely.

You'll perform preventive maintenance on transformers, encoders, and related instrumentation, and work a rotating shift in a high-demand production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with 480V three-phase systems in heavy industry.
• Proficient reading of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Siemens PLC experience (TIA Portal, S7) is a plus.
• Journeyman Electrician license WV or reciprocal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems on large rolling mill equipment.
• Diagnose and repair AC/DC drive systems, MCCs, VFDs, and transformers.
• Work within Siemens PLC-based automation (S7, TIA Portal) to support operations.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to resolve faults quickly.
• Execute preventive maintenance and coordinate with controls and mechanical teams.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

LOTO practices

Education

Journeyman Electrician license WV/reciprocal

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

AC/DC drive systems

MCCs

VFDs

Transformers

Job description

Step into the heart of a world-class steel operation in Apple Grove, WVMural has teamed up with a global OEM to hire an experienced Industrial Electrician for a brand-new steel mill that is entering commissioning. This direct-hire role places you at one of the most significant new steel mill investments in the United States, working hands-on with Siemens-based drive and control systems.A day in the lifeYou start your shift walking the rolling mill line, scanning drive status on AC/DC systems for the mill stands and reviewing overnight fault logs. A call comes in: a VFD trips on an MCC. You pull the schematics, trace the circuit, verify encoder signals, and coordinate with controls and mechanical teammates to bring the stand back online safely. Between events, you complete preventive maintenance on transformers and instrumentation—pyrometers, load cells, and encoders—documenting everything and planning the next PM window.What you'll doMaintain and troubleshoot electrical systems on large rolling mill equipmentDiagnose and repair AC/DC drive systems, MCCs, VFDs, and transformersWork within Siemens PLC-based automation (S7 series, TIA Portal) to support operationsInterpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to resolve faults quicklyExecute preventive maintenance and partner closely with controls and mechanical teamsAbout youHands-on industrial electrical maintenance with 480V three-phase and higher, MCCs, motors, and drivesReal-world troubleshooting on VFDs or other large drive systemsConfident reading electrical schematics and wiring diagramsSiemens PLC experience (TIA Portal, S7) is a standout—bring it to the forefrontJourneyman Electrician license (WV or reciprocal) preferredBackground in steel mills, aluminum rolling mills, or heavy industry strongly preferredNFPA 70E arc flash training and strong LOTO practicesComfortable with rotating shifts in an active production environmentReliable transportation to Apple Grove, WV (Mason County—about 40 miles north of Huntington)Tools & tech you’ll touchSiemens S7, TIA Portal, and related automationAC/DC drive systems, variable frequency drives, motor control centersInstrumentation: encoders, load cells, pyrometersTransformers and high-energy power distribution (480V+)Compensation & employment$35–48/hr based on experience. Direct-hire employment with benefits. Located in Apple Grove, West Virginia.Why this is differentCommissioning a new facility means you’ll help shape standards, influence reliability plans, and work on cutting-edge rolling mill equipment supported by a globally recognized OEM. If you thrive on complex systems and high-impact work, this is your next step.