Electrical Superintendent

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick•Newburgh, IN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to join its Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana. In this leadership position, the Electrical Superintendent leads, coaches, and develops craftsmen to achieve department objectives safely, on time, and in compliance with environmental requirements. The role directs maintenance resources to keep plant assets maintained effectively and support continuous plant operations. The position champions reliability-focused maintenance and continuous improvement across electrical maintenance, monitors performance through KPIs, and works collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, the reliability group, and other functions. It also supports team development and ensures compliance with safety, procurement, and company policies.

Requirements

5–7 years of leadership experience in electrical engineering and maintenance in industrial, commercial, or military environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering, preventive maintenance, project management, reliability practices, and financial management related to capital and expense spending, MRO, and CMMS.
Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or related work experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to lead a team to success.
Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering degree.
10 or more years of experience working in an industrial environment.
Industrial manufacturing experience in the metals industry.
High-voltage, substation, and power transmission experience.
Knowledge of Rockwell, GE, ABB, and Siemens drives.
Leadership experience in a unionized workplace.
Lean Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety is the number one priority and comply with applicable OSHA, state, local, and company EHS requirements.
Assess team members’ performance, productivity, skills, and weaknesses; initiate or recommend training and other actions as needed.
Understand procurement policies and work cross-functionally to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Champion reliability-focused maintenance and drive continuous improvement in electrical maintenance.
Track KPIs and use them to guide focus and performance.
Use available resources and escalate through the help chain when needed.
Develop collaborative relationships with Operations and Engineering.
Ensure predictive anomalies identified by the reliability group are addressed properly and promptly.
Serve internal customers with priorities of safety, quality, cost, and productivity, in that order.
Direct maintenance resources to maintain plant assets effectively and sustain continuous plant operations.
Lead, coach, and develop craftsmen to achieve department objectives safely, on time, and in environmental compliance.