Industrial Controls Electrician — Steel Manufacturing

Industrial Controls Electrician — Steel Manufacturing United States Steel Corporation provided pay range

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$32.00/hr - $33.00/hr

Step into a high-energy steelmaking environment where your expertise keeps production moving. You’ll maintain, troubleshoot, and improve plant electrical systems across multiple facilities in the Mon Valley. A single application covers Clairton Works, Irvin Works, and Edgar Thomson Works.

• Diagnose and repair plant power and control systems, from AC/DC circuits to drives, sensors, and PLC-based automation.
• Install, commission, and sustain a wide range of electrical equipment to ensure continuous operations in a heavy industrial setting.
• Support production when needed and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.
• Work independently with minimal direction or collaborate with fellow maintenance technicians.
• Use standard and specialty tools alongside plant material‑handling equipment (pendant/overhead cranes, mobile equipment, forklifts) to safely access and service equipment.
• Move between areas of the plants—conditions may be hot, cold, wet, greasy, dirty, and noisy.

• At least 1 year of manufacturing/industrial experience or equivalent education (military experience welcomed). Experience may include: industrial electronics; motors and controls; reading schematics and electrical power; print interpretation; computers and PLCs; electronics; AC/DC theory and power; test instruments and instrumentation; electrical maintenance; commercial construction/installation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to work rotating 8‑hour shifts, including weekends and holidays; overtime as required.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety and PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal‑guard boots.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and self‑direction in a fast‑paced operation.
• Ability to successfully complete required assessment test(s).

• PLC troubleshooting, programming, and wiring
• Electrical and equipment diagnostics
• Facilities/equipment maintenance
• General troubleshooting and problem solving
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Our culture emphasizes practical problem solving, collaboration, and results. Core competencies include:

• Think: critical thinking and driving change
• Lead: developing others and collaborating
• Do: empowering performance and delivering results

Founded in 1901, U. S. Steel is a leader in steel production serving automotive, construction, packaging, appliance, energy, and more. We are the first North American steelmaker to publicly set a 2050 net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions goal. We invest in our people and communities through partnerships, volunteerism, leadership training, and a steadfast commitment to safety.

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• Human Rights Campaign Foundation Equality 100 Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Disability:
  
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