Mine Electrical Controls Technician — PLC & Automation

Warrior Met Coal; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrior Met Coal seeks an Electrical Controls Technician for its Blue Creek mine in Berry, AL. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical control systems in underground coal mining operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering with emphasis on controls and automation, the ability to read schematics, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. This is a full-time, on-site position with demanding shifts and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience as an Electrical Controls Technician or similar in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and motor control circuits.
• Knowledge of MSHA safety regulations and reading electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and motor control circuits.
• Troubleshoot electrical/control system issues to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliability of equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to coordinate repairs and minimize downtime.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical schematics reading

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering / Electronics degree or certification

Tools

PLC programming software

Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

Warrior Met Coal seeks an Electrical Controls Technician for its Blue Creek mine in Berry, AL. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical control systems in underground coal mining operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering with emphasis on controls and automation, the ability to read schematics, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. This is a full-time, on-site position with demanding shifts and competitive benefits.