Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
The Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor leads a team responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems and manufacturing equipment. The role combines hands-on electrical and PLC troubleshooting with team leadership, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability improvements in a fast-paced production environment. The supervisor provides maintenance leadership across multiple shifts and adjusts work hours as operational needs require. The position is a direct hire in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Pay starts at $38.00 per hour, with higher pay available based on experience, up to $50.00 per hour. Work takes place in both office and manufacturing environments.
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 preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety requirements.
- Ability to lead a team, prioritize work, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
- Ability to work flexible hours and support multiple shifts when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, motor controls, automation equipment, PLCs, VFDs, and related components.
- Assign and prioritize maintenance work based on production needs.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
- Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Support equipment installations, startups, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
- Work with production, engineering, and operations teams to resolve recurring equipment problems.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain electrical schematics, system documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Monitor team performance and identify training needs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and electrical safety procedures.
- Improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.
- Provide maintenance leadership across multiple shifts and adjust work hours as operational needs require.
- Regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing personnel.
- Stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
