Electrician

LOCATION:

- Posted on Sep 26, 2025

- Petersburg, Virginia, United States

AREA:

Skilled Trades

Earning potential of $95000 / year which includes $35.44 hr, weekly production bonus, shift premiums, and scheduled annual overtime of 354 hours. Benefits start on your first day!

Join Our Team as an Industrial Electrician! This is your chance to become a vital part of a global leader in the steel industry. If you have a passion for electrical systems and a commitment to safety and teamwork, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Your day starts with a quick safety briefing, followed by rounds around the facility where you’ll check machinery and troubleshoot any electrical issues. You’ll dive into the heart of our operations, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical and electronic controls for everything from pumps to cranes. Every day is different—one moment you might be balancing loads and wiring complex circuits, the next you could be using diagnostic equipment like oscilloscopes to ensure our systems are running smoothly.

You’ll work closely with your teammates, providing technical assistance and sharing your expertise to keep our operations efficient. With every successful repair and maintenance task, you’ll contribute to our mission of creating a sustainable future for both our employees and Gerdau.

Qualifications We Are Seeking

- High school diploma or GED preferred (not mandatory)

- Successful completion of electrical exam

- 3 to 5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience

- Understanding of shop mathematics, drawings, specifications, and precision measuring instruments

- Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC motor theory and troubleshooting with PLC

- Familiarity with electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems

- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and using common electrical maintenance hand tools

Why You'll Love It At Gerdau

- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision plans starting on day one, plus life insurance and a robust 401K match.

- Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement and a clear career path system to help you advance.

- Supportive Work Culture: A workplace that values diversity, innovation, and teamwork.

- Commitment to Safety and Sustainability: Work in an environment that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and the community.

Ready to energize your career? now and become a part of our dynamic team where your skills will make a real impact!

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Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com