Utility Technician (New Hire)

Job title:

Utility Technician (New Hire)

Company

United States Steel Corporation

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Utility Technician job is an entry level position and a core component for our workforce as one the of world’s largest steel producers. The Utility Technician operates equipment and performs tasks that support the various production and service units. As a Utility Technician you will perform general labor duties that include the use of torches, shovels, and other hand tools. You will also operate some mobile equipment, in a heavy industrial environment. The Utility Technician also supports and assists in maintenance of plant equipment.Job Responsibilities:

• Control Room Operator serves as both a Control Room Operator and Outside Operator if needed
• Assist with the start-up, operation, and shutdown of all equipment, including turbine/generators, boilers, pumps, fans, and other plant systems
• Ensure that all equipment, including the combustion turbine, Once Through Steam Generator, steam turbine, generators, and all plant auxiliaries are operating safely and efficiently
• Ensure that the daily logbook documentation and other plant recordkeeping requirements are completed and filled out in a timely, accurate manner, including electrical output, steam output, emissions output, fuel consumed, water consumed
• Conduct periodic log and record review to ensure that lockout/tag out procedures, equipment status and designated administrative systems are functioning effectively
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records
• Be proficient in the operation of all plant equipment, and proactively monitor all plant equipment and systems
• Work in various areas of the mill is required. Dependent upon the area, environmental conditions can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• The position requires rotating 8-hour shift work, which will include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
• The position requires overtime work as needed
• Adherence to safety procedures/guidelines always. Safety is our core value which requires you to wear safety protection such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection, and when necessary, respirator equipment
• The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operations
• Must pass pre-employment assessment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience operating high pressure natural boiler
• GE Frame 6B combustion turbine
• GE back pressure extraction steam turbine (19MW)
• Experience operating high purity water demineralizer systems (2 trains, cation, anion, cation polisher)
• Experience operating softened water system (4 softeners, cation)
• Multi-media filter system, (4 filters)
• General knowledge of Ovation DCS
• General knowledge of Mark V turbine control system
• Theoretical understanding of 138kV transmission systems, and electrical switch-gear systems

CompanyUnited States Steel CorporationCompany OverviewSince 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 SummaryAt 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

Expected salary

Location

USA

Job date

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:40:00 GMT

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