Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Job Scope

Responsible for the electrical maintenance function for the plant. Provides supervision for the electrical maintenance personnel to ensure performance standards are met in a safe and cost-effective manner. Maintains the plant process and business networks. Oversees trouble shooting methodologies and provides feedback to various departments to improve maintenance performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drive the plant behavior-based safety culture through positive engagement of the plant workforce.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise predictive and preventive electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the electrical department including department capital projects.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in electrical craft skills and safe work practices. Evaluate training needs and provide additional training as needed.
• Maintain plant process and business networks. Includes troubleshooting of PLC’s and Ethernet, fiber optic, and Profibus platforms.
• Provide input to plant capital plan and operation budgets.
• Troubleshoot and correct electrical, instrumentation, networking, and PLC problems.
• Implement company policies and procedures, including Union contract.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION : 3 years of electrical mechanical repair and maintenance experience and/or a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or similar field of study.
• EXPERIENCE : 5 years of industrial electrical experience demonstrating progressive career growth.
• SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE : Working knowledge of medium and low voltage power distribution systems and Siemens PLC’s; Solid organizational skills; Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Experience working with a CMMS, SAP experience preferred.
• BUSINESS UDERSTANDING: Prior experience working with or interpreting Collective Bargaining Agreements is a plus.
• OTHER : Ability to anticipate and adapt to changing situations; Ability to perform tasks that include walking, climbing equipment, working within confined spaces and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.; Willingness to provide coverage during off-shift hour and weekends as required.