Melting (EAF) - Maintenance EMO

POSITION PURPOSE

Industrial Electrical Technician / Electrician – Must be able to maintain and troubleshoot medium and low voltage control systems and power distribution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Repair, maintenance and technical input of all electrical equipment at the Electric Arc / Ladle Furnaces, Vacuum Degasser and Caster Departments.
• Utilize PLC’s to diagnose problems related to plant equipment.
• Perform PM’s on area equipment.
• Perform Lockout / Tag out of equipment.
• Implement software / hardware changes to improve processes as required.
• Install new equipment related to projects.
• Maintain plant building services, overhead lighting, heat trace circuits, 120/208V and 480V electrical distribution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

• Possess PLC programming theory
• Possess AC and DC Digital Drive theory
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Must be computer literate with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Must be self-motivated team player

Preferred:

• Allen Bradley PLC5 and Control Logix 5000 experience
• Allen Bradley AC and DC Drive experience
• Allen Bradley HMI experience
• Siemens DC Drive experience, 6RA70 series drives
• Engineer, Design, install and commission new equipment and control systems
• Use IBA data collection system to aid in diagnosing problems
• Possess knowledge of National Electric Code and NFPA 70E Standards
• Able to maintain and install equipment in 480 Volt 3 phase power distribution systems
• Able to perform preventative maintenance on DC motors and low and medium voltage equipment
• Experience with instrumentation components / systems (Thermocouples, RTDs, flow, pressure, 4-20 mA based loops, etc.)
• Computer Networking / switching

Education

Required:

• 2-year degree in industrial electronics or electrical engineering / technology

Preferred:

• 4-year degree in industrial electronics or electrical engineering / technology

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 frequently be required to:

• Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or 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 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 and heights/high places
• Near moving parts of heavy machinery, equipment in motion and high voltage equipment
• Amid noise
• Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and industrial magnets
• While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards

POSITION TYPE – WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is full time, hourly, and is eligible for overtime
• Positon works rotating 12-hour swing shifts to include days and nights
• No travel is expected for this position

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