Electrical or Mechanical Patrol Supervisor - Hot Rolling Mill or Finishing Area

Electrical or Mechanical Patrol Supervisor – Hot Rolling Mill or Finishing Area

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Type: Full-Time, Rotational Shifts

Schedule: 12-hour rotational shifts (Days/Nights – 4/5 schedule)

About Client:

Our client is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel pipe products and related services for the energy industry and other industrial applications. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence, they foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and teamwork.

Role Summary:

The Patrol Supervisor is a hands-on leadership role embedded in either the Hot Rolling Mill or Finishing area. Responsible for ensuring smooth operation, quick response to breakdowns, and coordination of maintenance teams, this position demands technical excellence, quick decision-making, and strong troubleshooting ability.

It’s ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, shift-based industrial environments, leading skilled trades while maintaining equipment performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical or mechanical maintenance teams during rotational 12-hour shifts.
• Troubleshoot electrical, automation, or mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate urgent repairs, maintenance planning, and production support.
• Read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics to guide field teams.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and shift handover reporting.
• Support shutdowns, start-ups, and on-call operations.
• Liaise with cross-functional departments to ensure equipment availability.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Calm under pressure; excels in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on, decisive leader with strong technical acumen.
• Adaptable, safety-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.

• Valid 442A Electrician or 433A Millwright Certificate.
• 5+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience (steel, mining, pulp & paper, or heavy manufacturing).
• Proven troubleshooting ability under pressure.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, automation, hydraulics, or mechanical systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 industrial operation.

• Competitive base salary
• Individual Performance Bonus (IPB): up to ~9% (average ~5%)
• Company Performance Bonus (CPB): annual bonus based on company performance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Group RRSP savings plan
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Maple virtual healthcare access
• $500 annual wellness allowance
• Paid vacation and paid holidays (vacation increases with tenure)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Relocation package (approximately $15,000 + hotel coverage up to 15 days if relocating to Sault Ste. Marie)