Process Coordinator - Electrical Maintenance (Rolling)

Job Description

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
• Lead and enforce electrical safety programs, including LOTO, arc flash compliance per NFPA 70E, and safe work practices for high-energy systems
• Supervise union electrical maintenance crews and coordinate with OEMs, system integrators, and contractors for mill outages, upgrades, and commissioning
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting and maintenance of:
• High-horsepower, coordinated multi-axis drive systems (roughing/finishing stands)
• VFDs, DC drives, and cycloconverters used in rolling mill applications
• Tension control, looper systems, and strip speed synchronization
• Shears, tension reels, payoff reels and mill stands
• Maintain and optimize automation platforms, including PLCs, HMIs, and Level 1 control systems
• 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:
• Electrical safety (LOTO, arc flash, energized work boundaries)
• Rolling mill-specific systems (drives, inner stand tension control, AGC/AFC, automated strip handling equipment)
• PLC troubleshooting, basic programming, and control system diagnostics
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-lines, and control logic diagrams
• Lead hands-on training, mentoring, and job shadowing to build troubleshooting competency in high-speed process environments
• Establish and manage skills progression matrices and qualification standards for electrical maintenance personnel
• Evaluate workforce competency and identify skill gaps; develop targeted training plans to close gaps
• Support cross-training initiatives to improve crew flexibility and response capability during outages and production events
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory training requirements; maintain training documentation and certifications

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies:
• Thermal imaging of power components
• Motor testing (insulation resistance, surge comparison)
• Drive health monitoring and condition-based maintenance
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on critical failures (e.g., drive trips, motor failures, control faults)
• Manage spare parts strategy for critical electrical and automation components
• 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
• Support capital projects involving modernization of drive systems and automation upgrades
• 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
• OR 6+ years of progressive experience in electrical maintenance within rolling mill or heavy industrial environments
• 3-5+ years of direct experience with rolling mill systems or high-speed continuous processing lines
• Strong technical expertise in:
• Medium- and low-voltage power distribution (480V-13.8kV)
• High-power motor control systems and coordinated drive systems
• PLC platforms (e.g., GE, Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7)
• Industrial communications and real-time control systems
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop skilled trades personnel in a technical environment
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex manufacturing systems
• Experience with CMMS systems (Oracle)
• Preferred / Advanced Skills
• Experience with rolling mill control systems (AGC, AFC, tension/loop control)
• Familiarity with Level 2 systems and process optimization tools
• Knowledge of encoder systems, load cells, and high-speed feedback instrumentation
• Project management experience supporting major outages or system upgrades

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 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