Electrical PLC & Controls Supervisor

Interfor•Bay Springs, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Interfor's Bay Springs team as an Electrical Controls and PLC Supervisor, where you'll provide hands-on technical leadership for mill electrical and automation systems. You'll troubleshoot complex controls, develop PLC logic, modernize legacy equipment, and guide a team of five electricians.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with PLCs and industrial controls, including the ability to troubleshoot, write logic, and build control systems from scratch.
Experience with Allen-Bradley systems is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, variable frequency drives, AC/DC motors, motor controls, and instrumentation.
Demonstrated technical lead or leadership experience.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Availability for occasional weekend and project-related work in a primarily Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Siemens controls, Toshiba drives, and legacy PLC-5 systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on PLC, HMI, controls, and automation programming and troubleshooting support across the mill.
Assess, integrate, and upgrade legacy control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLC-5 platforms, to improve reliability and performance.
Lead, mentor, and help prioritize the day-to-day work of five electricians, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Write logic and design, build, and implement control systems from the ground up for mill improvement and capital projects.
Work closely with maintenance, operations, and planning teams to resolve equipment issues, manage electrical work through EAM, and improve machine-centre performance.