Assistant Group Supervisor - Facility Operations and Maintenance

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

Do you enjoy leading technical teams that support facility infrastructure? Are you passionate about electrical systems, utility reliability, and operational resiliency? Do you want to play a key role in strengthening and future-proofing a campus electrical grid? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking a technically focused Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS) to provide leadership for campus electrical systems, medium-voltage (MV) infrastructure, and 24/7/365 utility operations. This role emphasizes campus operational resiliency, ensuring electrical systems are planned, maintained, and operated to withstand disruptions, support mission continuity, and recover quickly from failures. You will join a highly skilled Facilities Management & Operations team committed to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in support of APL’s mission. Role Impact This position is central to maintaining and improving the resilience of the campus electrical infrastructure at APL. It balances daily operational reliability with long-term planning for disruption tolerance, recovery capability, and future growth. As APL continues to electrify and deliver our mission, this role ensures the electrical backbone remains robust, adaptable, and capable of supporting operations under all conditions. The Assistant Group Supervisor ensures resilient utility operations and infrastructure stewardship. This role directly influences APL’s ability to sustain research, protect assets, and respond effectively to planned and unplanned events.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, facilities engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Possess a background of at least 2 years in roles related to electrical infrastructure, medium-voltage, utility operations, or facilities maintenance, including supervisory or lead responsibilities.
Have experience performing load calculations, capacity analysis, or system modeling.
Are familiar with electrical codes, safety standards, and procedures for infrastructure operations.
Have strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Are familiar with CMMS platforms, maintenance planning, and budget management.
Are willing and able to support 24/7/365 operations, including emergency response and after-hours decision-making.
Requires valid state-of-residence driver’s license in good standing.
Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL facilities and networks, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Have 7+ years of experience in medium-voltage electrical systems, utility operations, or facilities maintenance.
Are a Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Have experience supporting campus-scale electrification initiatives, utility master planning, or major electrical infrastructure upgrades.
Have demonstrated success leading technical teams in a 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the Electrical Maintenance section and the Operations team, encouraging a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
Lead all aspects of the operation, maintenance, and reliability of the campus medium-voltage electrical system, substations, switchgear, and associated infrastructure.
Champion resilient utility operations by incorporating redundancy, risk mitigation, and recovery planning into maintenance strategies.
Determine of electrical power requirements and lead capacity evaluations to support current operations and long-term electrification planning.
Lead planning efforts for future electrical capacity needs and contribute to medium-voltage grid renovation and upgrade projects.
Evaluate system vulnerabilities and single points of failure and develop strategies to improve electrical system resilience and fault tolerance.
Coordinate outage planning, emergency response, system switching, and after-hours operational support.
Partner with engineering, planning, and project teams to support construction activities and long-term utility network planning.
Manage assigned overhead budgets and collaborate with peer supervisors to align financial planning and prioritization.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, NFPA standards, OSHA requirements, and internal safety procedures.
Utilize APL vehicles in the course of daily operations in this role.

Benefits

We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

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