Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
The Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor oversees electrical maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with team leadership to maintain equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support safe and efficient production. The supervisor leads and develops maintenance technicians and coordinates work across multiple shifts as needed. The position is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is a direct-hire role. Compensation starts at $38.00 per hour, with higher pay available depending on experience, up to $50.00 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of industrial electrical, controls, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing electrical or maintenance teams.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and power distribution.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.
- Understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
- Ability to lead a team, prioritize maintenance activities, and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Ability to regularly walk throughout the production floor and interact with manufacturing personnel.
- Ability to stand, bend, and move around manufacturing areas during inspections and troubleshooting activities.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Flexibility to support multiple shifts and work adjusted hours when operational needs require.
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with manufacturing equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians; coordinate daily assignments and priorities.
- Diagnose and repair complex electrical, motor control, automation, and PLC-related equipment issues.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
- Establish and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
- Work with production, engineering, and operations teams to address equipment issues and improve processes.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and established safety procedures.
- Maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Monitor team performance and identify training opportunities to improve technical capabilities.
- Promote workplace safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership support across multiple shifts as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
