Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician

Earn $116,000+ | Work Only 14 Days Every 28 Days | Day-One Benefits

Petersburg, VA

Are you tired of being on call, driving between job sites, no career growth or working for a company with unpredictable hours?

At Gerdau Steel, you'll enjoy the stability of a global manufacturer, six-figure earning potential, career growth, and a schedule that gives you half the month off.

Why Electricians Choose Gerdau

• $36.73/hour base pay plus production bonuses, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime


• Work only 14 days out of every 28-day cycle


• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) match starting on day one


• One work location with no service calls, no customer complaints, and no traveling between job sites

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, PLCs, and controls


• Maintain cranes, pumps, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems


• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints


• Perform preventative maintenance and equipment inspections


• Support production through hands-on electrical troubleshooting

What We're Looking For

• Electrical troubleshooting experience in industrial maintenance, service, commercial, manufacturing, or military environments


• Knowledge of motor controls and electrical systems


• Ability to read schematics and blueprints


• PLC experience preferred


• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour DuPont schedule (days and nights)

Why Make the Switch?

Many electricians come to Gerdau for higher earnings, better benefits, greater job stability, more time off, and the opportunity to learn new things. 

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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 [email protected]