We are focused on operational excellence through safe, reliable, and efficient steelmaking and rolling operations. The Process Coordinator – Electrical Maintenance (Rolling) provides advanced technical leadership for electrical and automation systems supporting cold rolling, and finishing lines. This role focuses on maximizing uptime and product quality in high-speed, continuous processing environments by optimizing drive systems, automation platforms, and power distribution. The position also leads the technical development and qualification of electrical maintenance personnel to ensure a highly skilled and capable workforce.
Key Responsibilities-
Technical Leadership & Maintenance Execution
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Lead and enforce electrical safety programs, including LOTO, arc flash compliance per NFPA 70E, and safe work practices for high-energy systems
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Supervise union electrical maintenance crews and coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, and contractors for mill outages, upgrades, and commissioning
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Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting and maintenance of:
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High-horsepower, coordinated multi-axis drive systems (roughing/finishing stands)
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VFDs, DC drives, and cycloconverters used in rolling mill applications
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Tension control, looper systems, and strip speed synchronization
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Shears, tension reels, payoff reels and mill stands
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Maintain and optimize automation platforms, including PLCs, HMIs, and Level 1 control systems
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Diagnose complex faults using drive diagnostics, high-speed trending, and event logs to minimize downtime
Training & Workforce Development-
Develop, implement, and continuously improve structured training programs for electricians, including:
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Electrical safety (LOTO, arc flash, energized work boundaries)
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Rolling mill-specific systems (drives, inner stand tension control, AGC/AFC, automated strip handling equipment)
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PLC troubleshooting, basic programming, and control system diagnostics
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Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-lines, and control logic diagrams
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Lead hands-on training, mentoring, and job shadowing to build troubleshooting competency in high-speed process environments
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Establish and manage skills progression matrices and qualification standards for electrical maintenance personnel
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Evaluate workforce competency and identify skill gaps; develop targeted training plans to close gaps
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Support cross-training initiatives to improve crew flexibility and response capability during outages and production events
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Ensure compliance with company and regulatory training requirements; maintain training documentation and certifications
Reliability & Continuous Improvement-
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies:
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Thermal imaging of power components
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Motor testing (insulation resistance, surge comparison)
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Drive health monitoring and condition-based maintenance
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Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on critical failures (e.g., drive trips, motor failures, control faults)
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Manage spare parts strategy for critical electrical and automation components
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Analyze production and maintenance data (downtime, cobbles, drive faults, MTBF/MTTR) to improve reliability and throughput
Planning, Projects, and Documentation-
Plan and coordinate maintenance outages, including job scoping, manpower allocation, and scheduling
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Support capital projects involving modernization of drive systems and automation upgrades
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Maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, PLC backups, drive parameters, and change management records
Qualifications & Requirements-
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, or related field
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OR 6+ years of progressive experience in electrical maintenance within rolling mill or heavy industrial environments
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3–5+ years of direct experience with rolling mill systems or high-speed continuous processing lines
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Strong technical expertise in:
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Medium- and low-voltage power distribution (480V–13.8kV)
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High-power motor control systems and coordinated drive systems
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PLC platforms (e.g., GE, Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7)
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Industrial communications and real-time control systems
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Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop skilled trades personnel in a technical environment
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex manufacturing systems
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Experience with CMMS systems (Oracle)
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Preferred / Advanced Skills
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Experience with rolling mill control systems (AGC, AFC, tension/loop control)
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Familiarity with Level 2 systems and process optimization tools
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Knowledge of encoder systems, load cells, and high-speed feedback instrumentation
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Project management experience supporting major outages or system upgrades
