Industrial Electrician- Cranes and Coil Handling
Date: Apr 22, 2026
Location: Apple Grove, WV, US, 25502
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC
Location: Apple Grove, WV, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.
Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.
Basic Job Functions:
Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Crane Electrical Maintenance Electrician who demonstrates high levels of honesty, integrity, and ownership in everything they do. The selected teammate will contribute to team success by safely performing preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on steel mill equipment and systems.
During the construction phase, maintenance electricians will support mill buildout activities and assist in the development of our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure proper design criteria, equipment reliability, and long-term maintainability.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Propose and implement innovative solutions to challenges in the steelmaking process, with a focus on safety, reliability, quality, cost control, and project execution
- Perform electrical and electronic troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment and systems
- Read, interpret, and work from electrical and mechanical schematics
- Demonstrate knowledge of:
- Medium- and low-voltage electrical systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Instrumentation and controls
- AC/DC variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Motors and motor control systems
- Automatic coil handling
- Train teammates on new equipment installations and modifications to existing systems
- Work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime, as required
Nucor Steel West Virginia’s greenfield project is a new state-of-the-art sheet steel mill that will produce up to 3 million tons per year once fully operational. This advanced manufacturing facility is located in Mason County, along the Ohio River in close proximity to both Huntington and Charleston, WV.
Pay: $111,935.72 to $142,890.80 Range varies based on experience and is a full compensation package including a variable incentive during construction phase and a potential for annual profit-sharing bonus. (Applicants starting below the top of our salary range have the ability to progress to maximum pay through our comprehensive training and development program.)
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of two (2) years of hands‑on industrial electrician experience
- Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental electrical theory
- Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and repair 480V motors and motor control systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in a steel mill or heavy industrial environment
- Associate (2‑year) or Bachelor’s (4‑year) degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience working with crane and mill control systems, including Magnetek, Ace, Morgan, Danieli, and/or Siemens platforms
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Experience working with automated industrial equipment and systems
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Huntington
Nearest Secondary Market: Ashland