Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Richmond TX

Archer Daniels Midland•Richmond, TX

About The Position

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Richmond TX Overall Responsibilities: The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the maintenance team to support plant-wide maintenance activities, ensuring high equipment availability, reliability, and proper functioning. This role requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Maintenance Supervisor ensures that maintenance electrics and technicians are equipped with the necessary tools, training, and equipment to safely and efficiently perform their duties. This position requires 24/7 availability to support the plant as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical/mechanical maintenance experience.
Proficiency in Electrical/mechanical diagnosis and repair.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to deliver superior results under all conditions.
Creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Basic competency in office applications (e.g., MS Office) and ability to master other systems such as Maximo, with the capability to train others.
Ability to climb stairs, perform lifting (Up to 50 lbs), sit or stand for extended periods, work at heights, bend, kneel, and be respirator-qualified.
Capability to work in all environmental conditions, including temperature extremes and dusty environments.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Completion of a technical training program in Industrial Electricity, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or Automation from an accredited technical school, trade school, or apprenticeship program.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree is desirable.
Completion of a State-recognized Electrician Apprenticeship Program and Journeyman Electrician certification may substitute for a college degree when combined with relevant industrial electrical maintenance experience.
Journeyman Electrician License (strongly preferred)
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training (Arc Flash & Electrical Safety)
PLC and Industrial Controls training (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent)
Instrumentation and Process Control training
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
Hazardous location electrical classification training (Class I Div I / Div II environments)
Candidates should have exposure to: Motor Control Centers (MCCs) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) PLC and DCS control systems Instrumentation and process control Electrical systems in hazardous locations Preventive and predictive electrical maintenance programs
Extensive experience (8–10+ years) in industrial electrical maintenance within oilseed processing, grain processing, chemical processing, or solvent extraction facilities, including supervisory experience, may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

Establish expectations for safety, reliability, quality, service, and productivity across the maintenance team.
Continuously identify and implement safety and efficiency improvements for maintenance tasks.
Provide direct supervision of daily maintenance activities, ensuring ADM standards of productivity and quality are met.
Motivate direct reports to exceed customer expectations.
Act as the primary contact for other departments regarding work scheduling.
Guide troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns and repair activities.
Participate in developing preventive maintenance requirements for new and existing equipment.
Work closely with maintenance personnel to ensure proper documentation of work performed and parts transactions.
Participate in performing root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Support plant reliability initiatives and analyze work order history to identify opportunities for improvement.
Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions.