E&I Maintenance Supervisor

Ashland Inc. • Hopewell, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland has an opportunity for an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Supervisor to join its Specialty Ingredients business at the Hopewell, Virginia site. This visible role oversees daily maintenance activities and reports to the Maintenance Manager (also identified as the Maintenance/Reliability Manager). The supervisor coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize productivity, while ensuring safe work practices, regulatory and schedule compliance, and quality work. The role also coordinates resources for schedule breaks and weekly issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in chemical, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of pumps, compressors, piping systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance planning tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior.
• Ability to help drive business value by understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating new and different approaches.
• Electrical and instrumentation experience in an industrial setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with and/or supervising a union workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor E&I craftspeople to improve team capabilities.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure maintenance work is completed on time.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as day planner for break-ins and the first point of contact for issues.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for the mechanical group.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure maintenance activities are documented in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Facilitate direct-report matters including vacation calendars, overtime management, tool allowances, and staffing.
• Enforce Ashland safety rules and responsibilities.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure hazardous materials are handled properly and plant safety protocols are followed.
• Coordinate with scheduling, production, engineering, reliability, and HSES teams to align maintenance priorities with operational goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Provide technical input and coordinate some work execution for capital projects and plant expansions.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits.
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans.
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.
• A diverse work environment where employees can feel challenged and valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED