Summary:
ADM is seeking a safety-focused Electrician to support our peanut shelling plant in Headland, AL. This full-time position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems across all facility operations. In addition to electrical duties, the Electrician may be called upon to support general maintenance or millwright work when electrical tasks are not active (a team driven atmosphere). This is a hands-on role that directly supports plant uptime, safety, and productivity in an active peanut shelling operation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Install, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems including control panels, motor starters, switches, lighting, sensors, and power distribution components.
2. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in low and medium voltage systems, including 480V 3-phase equipment, using standard testing equipment.
3. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on motors, drives, PLC systems, and process control equipment.
4. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
5. Execute new equipment installs and wiring, ensuring safe and code-compliant connections.
6. Utilize tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, megohmmeters, and IR thermography devices for testing and analysis.
7. Support and troubleshoot basic automation/PLC control systems; programming experience is a plus.
8. Maintain accurate records of manuals, blueprints, replacement parts, and maintenance activities.
9. Conduct safety checks and regular inspections of electrical equipment, tools, and hazard monitoring systems.
10. May be required to assist with mechanical and millwright duties, including replacing motors, rigging equipment, or other mechanical system repairs.
11. Participate in safety meetings, audits, and training, and demonstrate commitment to ADM’s “Zero-Injury” culture.
12. Support housekeeping and general maintenance as needed to ensure a safe, clean, and operational workspace.
13. Respond to emergency call ins to address critical equipment failures as needed.
Tools and Equipment You May Use:
14. Multimeters, megohmmeters, IR cameras
15. Conduit benders, knockout sets, cable pullers
16. Panel wiring tools, torque wrenches
17. Forklifts and manlifts (with certification)
Qualifications & Skills:
Required:
18. Minimum 4 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
19. Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, codes, and lock-out/tag-out procedures
20. Experience with 480V 3-phase wiring, motor control, and diagnostics
21. Ability to troubleshoot, install, and repair a wide range of plant electrical systems
22. Willingness to assist with general maintenance, mechanical work, or millwright tasks when needed
23. Comfortable of working in environments with dust, grease, and varying temperatures
24. Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights or in confined spaces
25. Strong communication and organizational skills
26. Willingness to work overtime and respond to emergency call-ins
Preferred:
27. Licensed industrial/commercial electrician
28. Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E
29. Experience with automation systems, PLC troubleshooting or programming is a plus
30. Background in food processing environments
31. Familiarity with rigging and mobile equipment (forklift, scissor lift, manlift)
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:102833BR
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay for this position is expected to be:
$24.00- $30.00 Hourly DOE
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
32. Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
33. Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
34. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
35. Paid time off including paid holidays.
36. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
37. Tuition assistance.
38. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at
Req/Job ID
102833BR
Ref ID
#LI-DNI