Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining electrical equipment in the steel-making plant.
Responsibilities
Perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting and periodic maintenance on equipment.
Optimization of drive control systems, PLC control systems, and other closed-loop industrial control systems.
Identify, design, and implement changes/upgrades that will increase the process's productivity or reliability.
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, and AC/DC drive systems.
Computer knowledge, networking, and any programming experience is a 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)
Qualifications
Required:
Strong communication skills
Excellent safety and attendance record
Shift work is required.
Preferred:
Candidates with a Navy electrician’s mate background.
Candidates with an associate degree in industrial instrumentation, automation & control, or electrical engineering technology.
Basic understanding of electrical principles and electronics
Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Steel Dynamics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.