Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $38.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience, up to $50.00/hour.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment supporting power generation equipment for data centers. This hands-on leadership role focuses on equipment reliability, PLC-based automation, preventive maintenance, team development, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians.

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, power distribution, automation, and PLC-related issues.

• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance tasks to support production and minimize equipment downtime.

• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Respond to equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Support equipment installations, startups, upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Operations to resolve recurring equipment and process issues.

• Maintain electrical schematics, documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Monitor team performance and promote technical development, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and applicable electrical safety standards.

• Provide coverage across multiple shifts and support operational needs as required.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of industrial electrical, controls, or maintenance experience in manufacturing.

• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in electrical or maintenance operations.

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and power distribution.

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and electrical safety practices.

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication, prioritization, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems preferred.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing teams.

• Stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during inspections and troubleshooting.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work flexible hours and support multiple shifts when needed.

• Work in both office and manufacturing environments.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.