Field Electrician

Summary of Responsibilities

• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications, and instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work to be done.
• Analyzes all types of drawings and wiring diagrams to determine replacement needs and select a logical approach to troubleshooting and repair problems.
• Plans details of working procedures to achieve the most logical approach to the job, considering all safety precautions and proper isolation of circuits to minimize operational interference.
• Determines necessary tools and materials, plans and performs work requiring a thorough understanding of electrical principles, wiring specifications, properties of materials, and equipment operation.
• Locates sources of trouble on electrical equipment by tracing and testing circuits and inspecting for faulty operation.
• Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts, or replaces faulty parts and wiring on motors, generators, power distribution and control panels, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electronic devices, etc.
• Reassembles, tests, and adjusts equipment for safe and proper operation.
• Performs work on "hot" lines as required.
• Replaces coils, resistors, rheostats, relays, etc.
• Adjusts contactors, relays, bus riggings, etc.
• Reconnects terminal leads, panel boards, and distribution feeders.
• In emergencies, shunts out defective coils to get equipment back in operation.
• Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls, and fixtures, and wires and connects all types of electrical equipment as required for new installations or replacement of facilities.
• Makes all required splices and connections.
• Adjusts all new equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Constructs, dismantles, inspects, repairs, and adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on power transmission lines and electrical circuits.
• Works in shop or field as required.
• Completes reports as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A two-year Electrical degree or a certified apprenticeship program plus two years of hands-on Electrical experience (after graduation).
• Ability to pass a position-specific written and hands-on assessment.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to climb stairs, lift, and stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and loop diagrams.
• Must be able to safely and quickly troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic and/or mechanical problems in a fast-paced plant environment, with little supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Mining experience.

Pay

The pay rate for this role is $41.085 - $42.758/hour.

About the Role

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for Field Electrician at Hibbing Taconite in Hibbing, MN. As a Field Electrician, you will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and wiring all electrical and/or electronic apparatus, devices, and circuits of any voltage in the mine, plant, or assigned areas, including power transmission lines, transformers, and related equipment.

Benefits

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. offers an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Schedule

The position requires rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays to ensure 24-hour coverage, 7 days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. The Company is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.