E&I Controls Technician, Steelmaking Operations

Your next move in electrical and controls starts here

Apply once — be considered for all Mon Valley Works sites: Clairton Works, Irvin Works, and Edgar Thomson Works.

Why this role

• Hands-on impact in heavy industry with modern PLCs and classic power systems.
• Work on mission-critical equipment that keeps production running.
• Grow with a company leading the industry toward a 2050 net‑zero goal.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment using schematics, AC/DC systems, and PLC platforms.
• Support operations when needed to safely resume and sustain production.
• Execute maintenance using standard and specialized tools, including pendant and overhead cranes, forklifts, and mobile equipment.
• Work solo with minimal supervision or collaborate with maintenance teammates.
• Perform in varied environments — hot, cold, wet, greasy, dirty, and noisy — with strict adherence to safety practices.

Must‑haves

• 1+ year of manufacturing/industrial experience (or equivalent education, including military) in any of the following: industrial electronics; motors and controls; electrical power and schematics; print reading; computers and PLCs; AC/DC theory; power; test instruments and instrumentation; electrical maintenance; commercial construction/installation.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work rotating 8‑hour shifts (weekends and holidays included) and overtime as needed.
• Safety mindset and proper PPE at all times: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal boots.
• Consistent attendance, punctuality, and self‑direction.
• Successful completion of assessment test(s).

How you operate

• Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
• Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
• Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company snapshot

Founded in 1901, U. S. Steel supplies essential steel to industries such as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy. We invest in communities and our people through partnerships, philanthropy, volunteerism, leadership programs, and a steadfast commitment to safety. We are United by Steel.

Awards and distinctions

• Newsweek Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces (2021–2023)
• 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 Legal (2023)

Preferred proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting
• PLC programming and wiring
• Electrical and equipment troubleshooting
• Facilities maintenance
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Equal Employment Opportunity