Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Qualdoc
- Virginia Beach, VA
- On-site
- Direct Hire
- 7+ years
- Posted
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Skills
Required
- industrial electrical / controls / maintenance
- industrial electrical systems
- PLC-based
- NFPA 70E
- motor controls
- variable frequency drives
- VFDs
- sensors
- power distribution
- automation systems
Preferred
- electrical
- manufacturing equipment installations
- Microsoft Office
- maintenance documentation systems
- motor control
- automation
- NFPA
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee electrical maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on troubleshooting expertise with team leadership to maintain equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure safe and efficient production operations.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial electrical systems, PLC-based controls, and preventative maintenance, along with proven experience leading and developing maintenance technicians.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians while coordinating daily assignments and priorities.
- Diagnose and repair complex electrical, motor control, automation, and PLC-related equipment issues.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
- Establish and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
- Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to address equipment issues and improve processes.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and established safety procedures.
- Maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Monitor team performance and identify training opportunities to improve technical capabilities.
- Promote workplace safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership support across multiple shifts as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of industrial electrical, controls, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing electrical or maintenance teams.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and power distribution.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.
- Understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
- Ability to lead a team, prioritize maintenance activities, and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Ability to regularly walk throughout the production floor and interact with manufacturing personnel.
- Flexibility to support multiple shifts and work adjusted hours when operational needs require.
Preferred
- Experience with manufacturing equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems is preferred.
Pay
- Starting at $38.00/hr; higher pay available depending on experience (up to $50.00/hr)
- Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. The listed pay range represents the anticipated base compensation for this position.
Benefits
- Join a team focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement!
- Ability to stand, bend, and move around manufacturing areas during inspections and troubleshooting activities.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to safety, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
