Electro‑Mechanical Reliability & PLC Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the charge to zero unplanned downtime

Picture this: it’s 2:13 a.m. and a high‑speed line throws a fault. You coordinate safe lockout/tagout, trace the issue through the HMI, adjust logic, and bring the equipment back online—safely and swiftly. If guiding teams through moments like this energizes you, you’ll thrive here.

Your mission

Own electrical automation and mechanical reliability across a 24/7 operation. Elevate safety, modernize controls, and coach a skilled team to deliver sustained performance.

Core responsibilities

• Instill an uncompromising safety culture: uphold NEC, OSHA, LOTO, high‑voltage, BRC food safety, GMP, and product quality standards; lead regular safety meetings, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Direct, mentor, and develop Electricians, Mechanics, and Electro‑Mechanical Technicians.
• Design and run preventative/predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and increase equipment life.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting of complex mechanical, electrical, and control systems on high‑speed production/steel‑forming equipment.
• Provide 24/7 leadership and technical response during failures, startups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
• Deliver PLC/HMI programming and process control expertise; execute upgrades from Allen‑Bradley PLC‑5 to ControlLogix and fine‑tune automation for peak performance.
• Partner with operations to lift reliability and throughput; measure and report KPIs for electrical and maintenance performance.
• Plan and commission mechanical, electrical, and automation projects from concept through completion.
• Review electrical schematics, blueprints, and specifications to ensure code compliance and reliability.
• Coordinate external contractors and vendors for capital projects and upgrades.
• Lead MRO governance: establish min/max levels, guide technical purchasing and part selection, maintain accurate inventory, and secure availability of critical spares.
• Manage budgets, spare parts, and shop supplies; maintain complete records (work orders, logs, inspections, documentation).
• Model Trivium’s core values and internal controls; act with integrity, respect, and stewardship of company resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in fast‑paced manufacturing.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity preferred.
• Experience in steel manufacturing and/or food processing is a strong plus.
• Expertise with AC/DC motors, VFDs, pneumatic/electronic instrumentation, and wireless technologies.
• Fluent in reading electrical schematics and technical manuals; proficient with CMMS.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team‑building skills; detail‑oriented and results‑focused.
• Ability to excel under pressure in a 24/7 environment.

Physical demands and environment

• On‑floor role with frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, and hands‑on tasks.
• Frequent reaching; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional work in non‑permit‑required confined spaces (unless otherwise trained).
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (no continual lifting); requires good hand/eye coordination.
• Close and distance vision, plus color recognition, are required.
• Loud environment—hearing protection and assigned PPE are mandatory.
• Temperatures may range from below 40&degree;F to above 90&degree;F; environment may include fumes, dust, and odors.

Belonging at Trivium

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORKAt Trivium, we believe that people perform at their best when they can bring their true selves to work. That’s why we hire diverse talent at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome colleagues of every background, identity and perspective, because our people like our customers come from all over the world. Creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s business critical. When our people belong, they deliver their best work, and together we achieve more.