Senior Master Electrician - PLC Lead (Heavy Industry)

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks a Master Electrician to perform advanced electrical maintenance for production lines. The role includes troubleshooting, PLC programming, and leading the Electrical Maintenance Team under the Plant Superintendent’s direction.

The position requires a Master Electrician License and at least five years in a heavy industrial setting, with strong knowledge of electrical codes. Safety and collaboration with vendors are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience as an electrician in a heavy industrial environment.
• PLC programming experience required.
• Master Electrician License required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes.
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment on production lines using standard wiring practices and diagnostic tools.
• Lead the Electrical Maintenance Team, providing direction, training, and daily work orders.
• Collaborate with Plant Superintendent and vendors to order parts and plan maintenance activities.
• Program PLCs and calibrate plant instrumentation to ensure reliable operation.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and uphold safety procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical maintenance

Heavy industrial environment

Education

Master Electrician License

High school diploma or GED

Electrical codes knowledge

Tools

Oscilloscope

Test equipment

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. seeks a Master Electrician to perform advanced electrical maintenance for production lines. The role includes troubleshooting, PLC programming, and leading the Electrical Maintenance Team under the Plant Superintendent’s direction.

The position requires a Master Electrician License and at least five years in a heavy industrial setting, with strong knowledge of electrical codes. Safety and collaboration with vendors are essential.