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Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

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$75,000 - 110,000 yearly

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Job Description - Electrical Maintenance Supervisor


Key Responsibilities
Electrical & Controls Leadership
  • Lead, supervise, and support the electrical maintenance team, including electricians and technicians, ensuring safe and effective execution of maintenance activities.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, PLC-based controls, HMIs, sensors, VFDs, servos, and automation equipment (Allen-Bradley and Siemens).
  • Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex electrical and control system issues.
  • Ensure plant electrical systems comply with NFPA 70, OSHA, and company safety standards.
Maintenance & Reliability
  • Plan, schedule, and prioritize electrical maintenance work orders using the CMMS to support production requirements and minimize downtime.
  • Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical and automation systems.
  • Support root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain and improve site utilities including electrical distribution, compressed air, natural gas, water, fire protection, and security systems.
Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement
  • Support and lead electrical and controls aspects of capital projects, including scope development, cost estimation, vendor coordination, and installation.
  • Justify, submit, and track Capital Authorization Approval Requests (CAARs) related to electrical and automation improvements.
  • Plan and execute equipment upgrades, new installations, and facility modifications with minimal production disruption.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams to drive productivity, quality, and safety improvements.
Documentation & Procurement
  • Develop and maintain electrical schematics, PLC documentation, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Create and manage purchase orders (P.O.s) for electrical parts, services, and capital equipment in alignment with budget constraints.
  • Maintain accurate spare parts lists and critical inventory for electrical and controls systems.
  • Support annual inspections, certifications, and audits related to electrical systems and utilities.
People Development & Communication
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate electrical maintenance personnel to build technical capability and promote continuous learning.
  • Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and management regarding equipment status, project progress, and priorities.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in safe work practices.
  • Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
Qualifications
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of electrical maintenance and/or controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Prior supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred.
  • Extensive PLC troubleshooting experience required; PLC programming experience highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, and automation equipment.
  • Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, PLC logic, and mechanical drawings (AutoCAD experience preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS systems.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively leading a technical team.

 
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