Instrumentation & Electrical Supervisor
About The Position
The Instrumentation & Electrical Supervisor oversees electrical and instrumentation maintenance and engineering activities across the HYDRO and PYRO plants. The role consults, coordinates, and participates in engineering projects and equipment or operational changes; supports the design, implementation, and improvement of electrical systems; and verifies installations and operations for conformance with designs, specifications, codes, and safety standards. The supervisor administers the work of the instrumentation and electrical group, maintains equipment in accordance with company procedures, and promotes safe, high-quality, prioritized work. Responsibilities include supervising and developing employees, coordinating maintenance, reviewing work orders and records, managing equipment-failure investigations and reporting, monitoring plant electrical parameters, inspecting the 138 KV substation, and preparing the annual electrical budget. The position also supports project work as the owner's representative for power distribution and prepares specifications and orders for materials and equipment. Work takes place in a plant facility and outdoors in all weather conditions, potentially in confined spaces. Employees are regularly exposed to dust, noise, odors, chemicals, and fumes and must wear designated PPE. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required according to schedule or production needs. The role involves lifting and moving materials and equipment weighing at least 50 pounds, as well as standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders. It also requires extended computer use and passing a respirator fit test and employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- At least five years of hands-on, work-related skill, knowledge, or experience.
- At least three years of supervisory experience.
- Experience with high-voltage DC power.
- Excellent computer skills, including experience with Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to program ladder logic programs.
Responsibilities
- Consult, coordinate, and participate in potential engineering projects and changes to equipment design or operating procedures.
- Oversee and assist with designing, implementing, and improving electrical systems, equipment, facilities, and components to improve plant performance or safety.
- Inspect completed installations and observe operations to verify conformance with designs, equipment specifications, and operational and safety standards.
- Ensure the plant is maintained in accordance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
- Supervise, review, and document the power distribution system, and participate as the owner's representative in power distribution projects.
- Perform and review calculations to support recommended engineering changes.
- Supervise maintenance of instrumentation and electrical equipment in accordance with company procedures and policies, ensuring work is conducted safely.
- Train and discipline instrumentation and electrical group employees; mentor, coach, and evaluate electrical personnel; and review employee performance periodically.
- Oversee housekeeping in electrical and instrumentation areas.
- Review work orders and log sheets and take corrective action when needed.
- Prepare specifications for materials and equipment and order them as needed.
- Maintain records of failed electrical equipment and review root-cause investigations of equipment failures.
- Help maintenance staff record data to limit electrical failures and generate reports on electrical equipment failures.
- Monitor electrical parameters and electrical maintenance in both the HYDRO and PYRO plants.
- Inspect the 138 KV substation.
- Administer and support applicable GMR policies and state and federal employment laws, including safety and human resource policies.
- Prepare performance appraisals and develop the annual electrical budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
