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Crane Maintenance Automation Technician, BRS
Job Description: Objective of the Job: This position is a Crane Maintenance Automation Technician responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of equipment in relation to the Automated Cranes at the Big River Steel facility. Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Ensure Safety, Environmental, Quality requirements and “where applicable” ResponsibleSteel requirements are followed. 2) Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on complex electrical equipment, including PLCs, control circuits, communication systems, I/O field devices, and VFD drives/motors. 3) Install or modify electrical equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications with minimal instruction after general assignment. 4) Work directly with all maintenance and operations personnel in a fast-paced environment to help develop a safety focused and productive Coated Products team and support electrical teammates to help maintain a positive and efficient work environment focused on safety and reliability. 5) Assist in the development of a work safety program, PM system, personnel training program, and equipment spares list for the Electrical Group. Qualifications: 1) Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment. 2) Quality and detail oriented with strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills. 3) Adaptability to accept changes in job duties and eagerness to learn and apply new knowledge. 4) Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to put in extra hours when needed. 5) Previous experience with NFPA 70E practices. 6) Familiar with common electrical tools and measuring instruments. 7) Experience reading electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics. 8) Strong working knowledge of 480-volt 3 phase electrical distribution systems and motor control. 9) Basic PLC Programing experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens preferred). 10) High School diploma or equivalent, Technical Certificate in Steel or Industrial Technology or closely related field is a plus. 11) Minimum 5 years of work experience as an industrial electrician. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The environment is typical for steel mill production areas, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty/greasy areas. Physically demanding work will be required in the production environment. Typical work hours are 9-hour shifts, Monday - Friday. May require working some weekends/holidays and overtime. Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not supervise others.
Company Overview: Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24 • Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24 • Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25 • Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary: At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results