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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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