Plant Electrical Maintenance Technician

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea•Birmingham, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Red Diamond, we’ve been crafting world-class coffee and tea since 1906. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction starts with our people. In 2025, we were proud to be recognized as one of Birmingham’s Best Places to Work by the Birmingham Business Journal. We’re looking for a dependable, skilled electrical maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy troubleshooting, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Red Diamond team. As a Plant Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the electrical and automation systems that keep our production operations running efficiently. This position is heavily focused on industrial electrical work, controls, and automation, while spending a significant percentage of time supporting mechanical maintenance activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, or similar manufacturing electrical role.
Strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience required, including troubleshooting and modification of PLC programs.
Proven experience building, wiring, and installing control panels and electrical control systems.
Demonstrated experience running conduit, pulling wire, and performing industrial electrical installations.
Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, motors, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial automation equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Understanding of electrical safety standards and safe work practices.
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Dependability matters. We value team members who take ownership, work safely, and consistently contribute to the success of the operation.

Nice To Haves

Technical School, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related training preferred.
Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, HMI systems, and industrial automation strongly preferred.
Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and mechanical systems, production equipment, motors, drives, sensors, and automation controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Install, maintain, and modify electrical systems, including power distribution, motor controls, control panels, and machine wiring.
Run conduit, pull wire, terminate electrical connections, and ensure installations meet applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
Build, wire, install, and troubleshoot control panels and electrical enclosures for manufacturing equipment and process improvements.
Program, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs and related automation systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical drawings.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment, electrical systems, and automation controls.
Troubleshoot VFDs, relays, sensors, switchgear, motor starters, and other industrial control components.
Support equipment upgrades, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Rebuild pumps, conveyors, and other production-related mechanical equipment as required.
Complete scheduled work orders and accurately document maintenance activities and repairs.
Assist with equipment startups, line changeovers, and commissioning of new machinery.
Communicate equipment status, maintenance findings, and operational updates across shifts.