Electrical PLC & Controls Supervisor

Interfor•DeQuincy, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical PLC & Controls Supervisor is responsible for the electrical department and staff, providing technical expertise in automation and electrical systems. This role drives continuous improvement in process controls to enhance mill efficiency, ensures standardization across programs, and supports the training and development of technicians and electricians. The supervisor will also maintain mill capability across equipment, spare parts, logic, and technical expertise.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience as an industrial electrician, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Experience utilizing a CMMS for electrical work order management.
PLC and HMI programming experience.
Proven track record of electrical equipment troubleshooting, repair and installation.
Experience in developing mill standards and implementing best practices in an electrical department.
Ability to follow and promote site safety policy and procedures.
Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills.
Superior troubleshooting/Problem solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
Comprehensive understanding of electrical distribution (MCC’s, Transformers).
Comprehensive knowledge of the following: PLC’s including advanced programming.
Variable frequency drives, AC/DC motors and their controls.
Pneumatic and electronic instrumentation.
Understanding of wireless technology implementation.
Detail and results oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent computer skills – including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate electrical day to day tasks and improvement projects throughout the plant site.
Hands on involvement in machinery troubleshooting when required.
Assist the Maintenance Planner in assigning work tasks and set priorities for electrical staff ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.
Provide process control and automation programming and troubleshooting expertise.
Work in conjunction with maintenance and operations staff to maximize machine center performance and improvement.
Design and implement/manage the update of control systems from old technology to new technology (such as Allen-Bradley PLC-5 systems to ControlLogix).
Upgrade and fine tune control systems to improve equipment performance.
Assist in developing data acquisition and reporting.
Develop electrical crew through mentoring and training.
Provide leadership and support for Capital Projects.
Maintain electrical shop supplies and spare parts inventory.