Mechanical Supervisor (90% Travel)

Job Title

We offer:

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $42,000 - $95,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications

Field Leadership & Project Execution

Lead electrical installation crews and subcontractors while maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and schedule commitments.

Plan and coordinate electrical cut-ins, equipment replacements, system upgrades, and retrofit installations in operational facilities.

Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure and develop safe installation sequences that minimize customer downtime.

Coordinate outage windows, startup activities, and commissioning efforts with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Mechanical Teams, customers, and other trades.

Monitor installation progress, manpower utilization, quality performance, and schedule adherence.

Provide regular project updates regarding site status, manpower, schedule, and performance.

Attend and lead daily site meetings, standups, and project reviews.

Technical Expertise

Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layouts, PLC I/O drawings, and engineering revisions.

Troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues during installation, startup, and commissioning activities.

Support Controls Engineering teams with system testing and issue resolution.

Apply expertise in:

Industrial electrical distribution systems

Motor controls

PLC-controlled conveyor systems

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

Safety circuits

Photo eyes and barcode scanners

Remote I/O systems

Automated material handling equipment

Safety & Compliance

Lead site safety initiatives, including BBSO activities, JHAs/JSAs, safety meetings, and audits.

Enforce OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, Arc Flash, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.

Ensure all work is performed by qualified personnel utilizing appropriate PPE.

Maintain jobsite housekeeping and promote a safe working environment.

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable labor laws.

What We Are Looking For:

Travel up to 100% to customer locations, including short-notice travel.

Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and off-shift hours as required.

Ability to walk, climb, crawl, squat, bend, push, and pull throughout active industrial and construction environments.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work safely at heights and in varying industrial conditions.