Electrical Engineering Co-Op/Intern

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.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Electrical Co-op/Intern will report directly to the Electrical Manager in Aux Services. The electrical engineering Co-op/Intern will provide expertise and assistance to the department in support of company goals. The Co-op/Intern will be required to attend and adhere to all safety training classes, rules and regulations, and be part of the plant safety culture. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in updating existing mechanical and electrical drawings
• Assist in Automation Projects in Aux Services
• Assist in Short Circuit Studies & Arc Flash Analysis
• Assist in Capital Project Management
• Provide basic support as needed
• Assist in Energy Management systems and Utilities
• Assist in Electrical Maintenance troubleshooting and implementing improvements
• Assist in the improvement/selection of field devices
• Assist with preventative maintenance, maintenance, and basic supervision as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

• Minimum GPA required: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD
• Familiarity with electrical drawings: assemblies, details and bill of material
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Prior heavy industrial experience a plus, but is not mandatory
• Excellent safety awareness
• Dedicated and hard worker
• Must be punctual
• Team membership skills/goal oriented
• Any knowledge or experience in the following areas is a plus:

• Electrical Maintenance
• Hydraulic systems and Hydraulic schematics reading
• Electrical 120V - 480V Systems, PLC’s and Electrical Motors.
• Short Circuit and Arc Flash Models using SKM Power Tools.
• Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical and/or Inventor

Education

Required:

• Completion of at least two (2) years toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position operates in both the office and industrial environment.  The role routinely uses standard office equipment. This role is partially sedentary (average of 4 hours per day).

This position will often require work in the industrial environment with exposure to heat/cold, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, noise and wearing safety equipment/clothing for protection from hazards.

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 occasionally be required to:

• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds
• 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 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 hours a day
• Alternate sitting and standing as needed

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

• Desktop computer, database and control software
• Multimeter

The employee will work in the following conditions:

• Indoors
• In extreme heat and extreme cold
• In wet and humid conditions
• Amid 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, non-exempt
• Position works eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday – additional overtime as needed to manage breakdowns and other project work
• Travel less than 10% of time (driving or by airplane) in the field or at other SSAB locations

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.

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB's values form the guiding principals 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