Join U. S. Steel as a Heavy Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician
Why U. S. Steel
Founded in 1901, we continue to transform steelmaking while pursuing a 2050 net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions goal. We’re safety-first, community-minded, and United by Steel.
Recognition
- Newsweek Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®: 2021, 2022, 2023
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation Equality 100 Award: 2020–2023
- Disability:IN Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion: 2021–2023
- Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies®: 2022, 2023
- Military Times Best for Vets: Employers: 2023
- Mansfield Certification for DEI progress in our Legal Department: 2023
Role snapshot
- Core member of our maintenance team, ensuring uninterrupted operations across heavy industrial assets.
- One application covers all three Mon Valley Works sites: Clairton Works, Irvin Works, and Edgar Thomson Works.
Your impact
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic systems via schematics, PLC logic, and AC/DC fundamentals.
- Install, maintain, and occasionally operate equipment to support production uptime.
- Use standard and specialized tools; work around mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts.
- Execute tasks independently or alongside other technicians; shift between plant areas as needed.
Environment & schedule
- Rotating 8-hour shifts that include weekends and holidays.
- Overtime required as business needs dictate.
- Conditions vary—hot, cold, wet, greasy, dirty, and noisy.
- Safety is non‑negotiable: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal boots are mandatory.
- On-time attendance and strong self-direction are essential.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1 year in manufacturing/industrial maintenance (relevant military experience counts) or equivalent education.
- Background in one or more: industrial electronics; motors and controls; electrical schematics/power; print reading; computers and PLCs; electronics; AC/DC theory and power; test instruments/instrumentation; electrical maintenance; commercial electrical construction/installation.
- Successful completion of required assessment test(s).
Technical strengths
- PLC troubleshooting, programming, and wiring
- Electrical troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics
- Facilities maintenance experience
- General troubleshooting aptitude
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
How we lead and deliver
- Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
- Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
- Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 visitwww.ussteel.com/CANoticeregarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)