Electrical Maintenance

Greif • Bay Minette, AL

3d

About The Position

Greif is hiring an Electrical Maintenance colleague to maintain and restore safe, reliable operation of industrial equipment. The role works across electrical and electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, and control systems. It performs troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilds, calibration, and preventive and predictive maintenance, and helps identify and implement reliability improvements.

The position works with operations, production, engineering, quality, EHS, vendors, contractors, and controls specialists to plan and coordinate maintenance, ensure safe equipment access and startup, and meet company procedures and applicable standards. It also maintains technical and CMMS documentation, supports spare-parts and vendor decisions, and shares troubleshooting and reliability knowledge with colleagues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically, 4 or more years of experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation/control systems.
• Proficiency in instrumentation calibration, loop checks, and documentation, with familiarity with common industrial devices and communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and update schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, and drive diagnostics at the device/I/O level.
• Experience using CMMS to schedule work, track histories, and analyze failure data; understanding of reliability metrics such as MTBF and MTTR.
• Competence in predictive and preventive maintenance methods, including vibration, infrared, oil analysis, and ultrasound, and the ability to convert findings into corrective actions.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with electrical and mechanical safety standards, company procedures, and regulatory codes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to mentor peers and coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Continuous improvement orientation and ability to recommend design changes and improved work practices to enhance uptime and quality.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Install, calibrate, configure, and perform loop checks on instrumentation and control devices, including sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and valves.
• Diagnose PLC, HMI, and drive issues at the I/O and device level using schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and diagnostic tools; implement corrective actions or partner with controls specialists.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, including vibration, infrared, oil analysis, and ultrasound checks, and convert findings into work orders.
• Conduct root cause analyses of recurring failures and recommend or implement reliability improvements.
• Plan and prioritize work orders, determine whether equipment should be repaired, replaced, or upgraded, and coordinate equipment access and safe startup with operations.
• Complete calibration records and documentation, maintain as-found/as-left records, and update CMMS histories and asset hierarchies.
• Identify and request critical spares and provide technical input on MRO inventory, vendor selection, and service contracts.
• Read and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams, and recommend design improvements for maintainability and reliability.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, and EHS to follow safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, and comply with company procedures and applicable standards.
• Mentor colleagues, share troubleshooting and reliability best practices, and potentially lead small maintenance tasks or contractor activities on shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.
• The position may be eligible for a short-term incentive.
• Opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED