Industrial Electrical Maintenance Specialist

CMC•Birmingham, AL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Electrical Maintenance Specialist Now Paying Hiring Bonuses: $5,000 At CMC, what’s inside truly counts—our people, their craft, and their curiosity. Step into an industrial environment where your expertise with power systems and controls keeps steel production moving safely and efficiently. A day in the life Start with a safety-first mindset—follow all safety rules and PPE standards, and champion our Safety Culture by actively participating in CMC safety programs. Coordinate with ARP Planners to align on maintenance priorities and the daily schedule. Diagnose electrical systems and equipment using test gear, hand tools, and your own troubleshooting logic to uncover root causes. Tackle AC/DC motor controls, PLCs, electrical drives, and high-voltage systems up to the site’s maximum ratings—interpreting electrical and electronic schematics along the way. Inspect and service shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC systems, PLC networks, and overhead cranes. Apply a working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, distribution control, fluidic, and electrical systems to keep operations running. Document your work—repairs, parts used, and time—maintaining accurate records in our systems. Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, from part replacements and adjustments to calibrations, assembly, installation, testing, and PM tasks across manufacturing assets. Provide technical support to both maintenance and production teams. Keep your work area and surrounding spaces orderly as part of daily housekeeping standards. Use the SAP maintenance module to retrieve documentation, log actions, and account for time and materials. Operate diagnostic instruments including digital voltmeters, paper recorders, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and related tools. Why CMC Grow your career in the steel industry with training, support, and the chance to make a real impact on infrastructure that connects communities. For more than a century, we’ve brought together innovators and doers to solve tough challenges—and we’re just getting started. If you’re ready to help build a more sustainable industry and support the bridges, roads, buildings, and infrastructure that move the world, join us. Apply today and move your career—and our world—forward. CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Comfort working in a fast-paced industrial setting and at heights; able to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
Sharp analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on AC/DC troubleshooting experience (required).
Proficiency in maintaining and repairing electrical control systems.
Ability to apply electrical and mechanical maintenance principles; working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Solid grasp of electrical safe work practices.
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with melting, casting, and rolling processes and equipment (preferred).
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (preferred).
Experience with MRO workflows; SAP maintenance system exposure (preferred).
Awareness of NFPA 70E requirements (preferred).
Siemens or other PLC troubleshooting experience (preferred).
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Responsibilities

Start with a safety-first mindset—follow all safety rules and PPE standards, and champion our Safety Culture by actively participating in CMC safety programs.
Coordinate with ARP Planners to align on maintenance priorities and the daily schedule.
Diagnose electrical systems and equipment using test gear, hand tools, and your own troubleshooting logic to uncover root causes.
Tackle AC/DC motor controls, PLCs, electrical drives, and high-voltage systems up to the site’s maximum ratings—interpreting electrical and electronic schematics along the way.
Inspect and service shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC systems, PLC networks, and overhead cranes.
Apply a working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, distribution control, fluidic, and electrical systems to keep operations running.
Document your work—repairs, parts used, and time—maintaining accurate records in our systems.
Perform corrective and preventive maintenance, from part replacements and adjustments to calibrations, assembly, installation, testing, and PM tasks across manufacturing assets.
Provide technical support to both maintenance and production teams.
Keep your work area and surrounding spaces orderly as part of daily housekeeping standards.
Use the SAP maintenance module to retrieve documentation, log actions, and account for time and materials.
Operate diagnostic instruments including digital voltmeters, paper recorders, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and related tools.