Electrical Supervisor

Boise Cascade•Kettle Falls, WA

1d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for facility electrical maintenance and electrical personnel helping to develop, administer, and manage preventive and repair electrical programs. Coordinates the daily activities of hourly electrical personnel. Must be particularly strong in Electrical maintenance. Communicates with plant personnel on overall electrical issues to aid process improvement. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. This includes supervising electrical personnel, training, personnel development, planning and scheduling, budgeting and cost management and supervising the installation, repair, and maintenance of all equipment. Essential Functions: Complete, coordinate, and prioritize all aspects of plant’s electrical maintenance, shutdowns, projects, new equipment installation, upgrades, equipment repair and rebuilds, plant remodels and expansions, cycle improvements, predictive and preventive maintenance. Manage electricians, technicians, equipment mechanics, rolling stock mechanics and cleanup pertaining to electrical maintenance activities. Monitor plant operations to ensure plant uptime and efficiency are optimal. Ensure the maintenance and repair of equipment and tools at appropriate cost and timeframe. Maintains environmental awareness and develop processes that ensure compliance with all environmental laws. Standardize electrical and mechanical parts as practicable for all operations and create a cross-reference manual. Prepare and deliver training programs for maintenance personnel. Participate in the selection, design, installation and debugging of manufacturing equipment. Provide recommendations for the purchase of equipment, tools, and supplies. Confer with manufacturers in design or redesign of manufacturing equipment upgrades and assist in equipment selection. Manage project construction including vendor evaluation, securing materials, coordinating on-site vendor work, scheduling work, monitoring safety, and assure completed work is in compliance with related permits. Maintain and gain relevant knowledge by keeping abreast of technological advances and necessary changes for maximized operating efficiency. Assure compliance with recordkeeping requirements affecting the operations and compliance with department budgets. Ability to convert relay logic controls to PLC (programmable logic controller) through effective and efficient programming. Accountable for problem identification and resolution regarding electrical/computerized technology of the facility. Capable of communicating with others at all levels in the organization and open and responsive to change. Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function.
Successful candidate will have extensive preventive maintenance experience, as well as project management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and experience with employee involvement activities
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow-up procedures.
Strong leadership qualities relating to coaching and counseling, promoting a culture that supports an environment of total quality.
Focus on safety; a strong desire to facilitate change through continuous improvement in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or related field
More than five (5) years’ experience in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment
Prior supervisory or lead person experience in a maintenance/ electrical environment

Responsibilities

Complete, coordinate, and prioritize all aspects of plant’s electrical maintenance, shutdowns, projects, new equipment installation, upgrades, equipment repair and rebuilds, plant remodels and expansions, cycle improvements, predictive and preventive maintenance.
Manage electricians, technicians, equipment mechanics, rolling stock mechanics and cleanup pertaining to electrical maintenance activities.
Monitor plant operations to ensure plant uptime and efficiency are optimal.
Ensure the maintenance and repair of equipment and tools at appropriate cost and timeframe.
Maintains environmental awareness and develop processes that ensure compliance with all environmental laws.
Standardize electrical and mechanical parts as practicable for all operations and create a cross-reference manual.
Prepare and deliver training programs for maintenance personnel.
Participate in the selection, design, installation and debugging of manufacturing equipment.
Provide recommendations for the purchase of equipment, tools, and supplies.
Confer with manufacturers in design or redesign of manufacturing equipment upgrades and assist in equipment selection.
Manage project construction including vendor evaluation, securing materials, coordinating on-site vendor work, scheduling work, monitoring safety, and assure completed work is in compliance with related permits.
Maintain and gain relevant knowledge by keeping abreast of technological advances and necessary changes for maximized operating efficiency.
Assure compliance with recordkeeping requirements affecting the operations and compliance with department budgets.
Ability to convert relay logic controls to PLC (programmable logic controller) through effective and efficient programming.
Accountable for problem identification and resolution regarding electrical/computerized technology of the facility.
Capable of communicating with others at all levels in the organization and open and responsive to change.
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.