Maintenance Operator - RMF Electrical

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.

SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Job purpose:

To provide on shift maintenance of electrical systems, utilizing knowledge of industrial electricity and PLCs. This position requires working on rotating swing shifts.

Duties and responsibilities:

Follow all maintenance JSA's, and SSAB's safety policies

Maintain and troubleshoot medium and low voltage control systems and power distribution

Repair and maintain all electrical equipment in Reheat, Rolling Mill, Finishing and Shipping areas

Utilize PLC's to diagnose problems related to plant equipment

Perform PM's on area equipment

Perform Lockout / Tagout of equipment

Implement software changes to improve processes

Install new equipment related to projects

Maintain plant building services, overhead lighting, heat trace circuits, 120/208V and 480V electrical distribution

Maintain and install equipment in 480 Volt 3 phase power distribution systems

Perform preventative maintenance on DC motors and low and medium voltage equipment

Trouble shoot and tune control loops on proportional and servo valve applications

Maintain and install video equipment

Engineer, Design, install and commission new equipment and control systems

Use IBA data collection system to aid in diagnosing problems

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED/HSET equivalent

Preferred Education:

Journeyman Card

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology

Required Experience:

Strong electrical background

Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical experience

PLC programming and troubleshooting skills

AC and DC Digital Drive experience

Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics

Knowledge of National Electric Code and NFPA 70E Standards

Computer skills - including Microsoft Office tools

Ability to operate man lifts and JLGs

Self-motivated team player

Preferred Experience:

5 years' experience in metals industry

Experience in Programming languages - C, C++

Oracle database experience

Allen Bradley AC and DC Drive experience

Allen Bradley PLC5 and Control Logix 5000 experience

Allen Bradley HMI experience

Siemens DC Drive 6RA70 series drives experience

Understanding of Rolling Mill, Leveling and Slitting theory

Furnace and Burner control equipment and Roll grinding equipment experience

Gama Ray Gauge Measuring equipment experience

Working conditions:

The employee will frequently be required to:

Sit, walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Reach above shoulder level and below waist level

Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures

Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

The employee will occasionally be required to:

Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

Close, distance and peripheral vision

Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings

The employee will work in the following conditions:

Extreme hot and cold conditions

Wet and humid conditions

Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke

In confined areas, heights/high places and around equipment in motion

Near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment

Amid noise

While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Not applicable

Position Type - Work Hours - Travel Requirements:

Position is a full time, hourly, and is eligible for overtime

Position works rotating 12-hour swing shifts to include days and nights

No travel is expected for this position

SSAB BENEFITS - starting at hire!

Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus

Very Affordable Health Insurance

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical

CVS/Caremark Prescription

Delta Dental

Superior Vision

401(k) with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation

Company Paid Life Insurance, STD and LTD*

Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Healthcare and Dependent Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.

SSAB's values form the guiding principles of our company.

They shape our culture and characteristics. They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior and describe what we stand for. Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are:

Driven - Together we create value

True - Do what is right

Ahead - Future in mind

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