What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Electrician position at Global Seamless?
Job Summary:
The Master Electrician in a steel manufacturing environment is responsible for leading all aspects of electrical maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems, ensuring safe and continuous operation of heavy machinery, furnaces, rolling mills, cranes, conveyors, and other plant equipment. This role requires expert knowledge of high-voltage systems, PLCs, motors, and automation controls in a demanding industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for heavy industrial equipment used in steel production.
- Troubleshoot high-voltage (480V and above), low-voltage, and control systems, including PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and automation equipment.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and all company safety policies.
- Lead and supervise a team of journeymen and apprentice electricians; delegate tasks and verify quality of work.
- Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans to reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability.
- Interpret and work from technical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Support operations by responding quickly to electrical emergencies or equipment failures.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on equipment upgrades and plant improvement projects.
- Maintain documentation for repairs, maintenance logs, and equipment status reports.
- Coordinate and oversee electrical contractors and ensure timely project completion.
Qualifications:
- Valid State Master Electrician License.
- Minimum 7 years of industrial electrical experience, with at least 3 in a steel mill or heavy manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), instrumentation, and motor control systems.
- Experience with overhead cranes, melting furnaces, arc furnaces, rolling lines, and other steel plant systems.
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations, lockout/tagout, arc flash safety, and electrical codes.
- Ability to use electrical diagnostic tools, meters, thermal cameras, and calibration equipment.
- Solid leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to work on-call, rotating shifts, weekends, or during plant outages.
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to high temperatures, heavy machinery, and loud noise typical of a steel manufacturing plant.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work at heights or in confined spaces.
- Requires use of full PPE including arc flash suits when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
About the Company:
Global Seamless is a professional mill, established by expert technocrats combined with an average experience of 36 years, in steel seamless piping industry. Integration of both hot finishing and cold drawn manufacturing processes in the same unit provides a distinct advantage to our consumers. From planning to execution, the entire process of making seamless pipes & tubes is done with expertise and utmost precision.
The Global Seamless Idea:
Character determines product quality. Everything else is secondary.
Vision:
To produce internationally acclaimed seamless steel pipes and tubes, from the best raw material world class technology and scientific management.
Mission:
To create the greatest level of sense of security for the external and internal customers, and to be resolute in adding value.
Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Global Seamless is a professional mill, established by expert technocrats combined with an average experience of 36 years, in steel seamless piping industry. Integration of both hot finishing and cold drawn manufacturing processes in the same unit provides a distinct advantage to our consumers. From planning to execution, the entire process of making seamless pipes & tubes is done with expertise and utmost precision.
The Global Seamless Idea:
Character determines product quality. Everything else is secondary.
Vision:
To produce internationally acclaimed seamless steel pipes and tubes, from the best raw material world class technology and scientific management.
Mission:
To create the greatest level of sense of security for the external and internal customers, and to be resolute in adding value.
Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.