E & I Supervisor

Atalco Gramercy • Gramercy, LA

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About The Position

The E&I Crew Supervisor oversees electrical and instrumentation activities within a facility or plant to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls. The role manages electricians, instrument technicians, and E&I specialists, providing direction, technical support, and leadership for maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution.

The supervisor coordinates daily crew activities, oversees maintenance and commissioning work, enforces safety and quality standards, and works with Operations, engineering, reliability, planners, and schedulers to support production and minimize downtime. The role also maintains E&I documentation and CMMS records, monitors crew and equipment performance, and supports reliability improvements, capital projects, upgrades, and controls modernization.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including motors, MCCs, drives, switchgear, and distribution systems.
• Expertise in instrumentation, including pressure, flow, and temperature transmitters, control valves, and analyzers.
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems, and industrial control networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with CMMS software such as SAP PM, Maximo, or Infor.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, train, and develop a skilled technical workforce.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective time management and prioritization in fast-paced environments.
• 5–10+ years of experience in industrial E&I roles.
• 2–5+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead technician position.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License, where applicable.
• Electrical and Instrumentation NCCER certification.
• ISA Instrumentation Certification, such as CCST.
• NFPA 70E or equivalent electrical safety training.
• PLC/controls training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities for E&I technicians and electricians.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to support skill development and high-quality work.
• Ensure adequate staffing for routine operations, shutdowns, outages, and emergency support.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefs, and team meetings.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of low- to medium-voltage electrical systems, instrumentation, and control equipment.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance tasks are executed properly.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and instrumentation issues with engineering and reliability teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for new systems and equipment.
• Enforce electrical safety standards, including LOTO, arc-flash requirements, and applicable electrical codes.
• Ensure compliance with instrumentation and electrical codes, standards, and plant policies.
• Review and approve job safety analyses, Safe Work Place Exams, permits, and work plans for E&I work.
• Conduct field audits to check work quality and safe practices.
• Collaborate with maintenance planners and schedulers to prioritize E&I work orders.
• Coordinate with Operations to minimize downtime and support production needs.
• Manage materials, tools, spare parts, and contractor support for E&I work.
• Provide input into long-term maintenance plans and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, electrical inspection records, loop checks, and equipment history.
• Maintain CMMS records for E&I work orders, labor hours, and asset information.
• Track performance indicators such as preventive-maintenance completion, response time, equipment uptime, and crew productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and crew efficiency.
• Support capital projects, upgrades, and controls modernization efforts.
• Implement best practices in maintenance execution, precision electrical work, and instrumentation calibration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed