E & I Supervisor

Atalco Gramercy Operations•Gramercy, LA

22h

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 leads 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, maintenance and repair work, preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and start-up. The role also supports safety and regulatory compliance, work planning, coordination with Operations and maintenance teams, documentation, performance tracking, reliability improvements, and capital projects or 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, with 2–5+ years 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 Certifications, 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 properly executed.
Troubleshoot complex electrical and instrumentation issues in coordination with engineering and reliability teams.
Support testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for new systems and equipment.
Enforce electrical safety standards and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and plant policies.
Review and approve job safety analyses, Safe Work Place Exams, permits, and E&I work plans.
Conduct field audits to ensure 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.
Ensure accurate documentation of calibration records, electrical inspections, loop checks, and equipment history.
Maintain CMMS records for E&I work orders, labor hours, and asset information.
Track performance indicators such as PM 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.