Hot Mill Automation Technician

Severstal North America, one of the largest steelmakers in the United States specializing in the next generation of high quality, flat-rolled, carbon steel products, has a challenging and exciting opportunity for a Hot Mill Automation Technician in Columbus, MS.

We serve customers in more than 20 markets including the automotive, appliance, construction, container, pipe and tubing, distribution, converter and service center industries.

Our modernized, fully integrated operations and corporate headquarters are located in Dearborn, Michigan. In addition, a new, state-of-the-art electric arc furnace operation in Columbus, Mississippi, serves the growing demand for steel in the southeastern United States. Severstal North America also operates several joint ventures for value-added coated products and coke making.

By investing heavily in technology at all our facilities--more than $3 billion over the last few years--we are reinventing the future of steel in North America, accelerating innovation, increasing operational excellence and enhancing quality and service capabilities.

Severstal North America is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Russian-based OAO Severstal, one of the world's leading vertically-integrated steel and steel-related mining producers with geographically diversified assets on four continents.

Requirements:

• Secondary technical training in the electrical field or sufficient experience to provide the needed level of knowledge in these areas, high school diploma.

• Previous experience in an industrial environment and steel processing technology.

  xperience working on and with electrical equipment.

• Experience working on automation systems in a programming and troubleshooting capacity, as well as database programming and usage.
• Understanding of electrical fundamentals and safety practices.
• Understanding of advanced mathematics and motor theory. 
• Understanding of process controls systems and power distribution systems.
• Understanding of mechanical and hydraulic systems of all types.
• Understanding of variable frequency drives.
• Understanding of industrial network and communication protocols.
• Proven logical approach to troubleshooting.
• Advanced abilities using PC's and common software and utilities.
• Automation system programming capabilities.
• Ability to teach and develop electrical technicians while working in a team.
• Required to be available any time day or night to take calls and call-ins. 

Severstal North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Severstal North America is firmly committed to ensuring a safe, healthy, productive and efficient work environment for our employees, partners and customers. As part of that commitment, Severstal North America conducts pre-employment background investigations, drug screenings and medical exams.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.