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Crane Maintenance Automation Engineer

Exploratory Ventures, LLC
Osceola, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2027
Objective of the Job
This position is an Automation Engineer responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of equipment in relation to the Automated Cranes at the Big River Steel facility.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Oversight of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality programs and “where applicable” ResponsibleSteel requirements; follow BRS directives and comply with regulatory requirements within scope of responsibility.
2) Coordinate maintenance activities to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on complex electrical and mechanical equipment, including PLCs, control circuits, communication systems, I/O field devices, and VFD drives/motors.
3) Coordinate BRS, contractor, and vendor activities to install or modify electrical equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications.
4) Install or modify equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications with minimal instruction after general assignment.
5) Work directly with all maintenance and operations personnel in a fast-paced environment to help develop a safety focused and productive team that supports teammates to help maintain a positive and efficient work environment focused on safety and reliability.
6) Lead the development of a work safety program, PM system, personnel training program, and equipment spares list for the Automated Crane group.
 
Qualifications
  1. Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment.
 2) Quality and detail oriented with strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
 3) Adaptability to accept changes in job duties and eagerness to learn and apply new knowledge.
 4) Reliable team player with good communication skills.
 5) Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to put in extra hours when needed.
 6) Minimum 5 years of work experience as an industrial electrician.
 7) Read Electrical drawings, blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
 8) Advanced PLC programing experience. (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred)
 9) Knowledgeable of VFDs, principle design, programming, and trouble shooting skills; I.O. systems and design layout; three-phase motors and ability to troubleshoot; network infrastructure; basic mechanical components in a mill; basic Hydraulic systems, how they operate and design layout.
 10) Willing to learn and take on multiple roles and continually improve on primary skill set.
 11) HS diploma or equivalent is required; electrical degree or training is preferred.
 
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
This position works in the Construction Department and associated areas throughout the facility, which are routinely extreme environments with typical hours during the day but this position, can result I working weekends, holidays and at night to support BRS goals. Ability to work long hours as well as coming in on short notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does supervise others.

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