Electrician – Copper Rod Mill

Description

Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and automation systems within a copper rod mill. This role ensures optimal operation of production equipment by supporting PLC systems, drives, instrumentation, and electrical distribution systems while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards. This is a Monday - Friday day shift position.

Requirements

Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues in production equipment, including motors, starters, relays, and power distribution systems
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems
• Troubleshoot high-voltage and low-voltage systems safely and efficiently
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems

Instrumentation: Install, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation such as:

• Temperature sensors
• Pressure transmitters
• Flow meters
• Level sensors

Equipment Support (Rod Mill Operations)

• Support continuous casting machines, rolling mills, coilers, and cooling systems
• Work closely with operations to minimize downtime and improve throughput
• Assist during planned outages, shutdowns, and start-ups

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all plant safety policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Maintain compliance with electrical codes and standards
• Participate in safety audits and hazard assessments

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability and efficiency
• Recommend upgrades or modifications to control systems
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

* Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technolog...