Area Maintenance Planner/Supervisor (Electrical)
About The Position
Sappi Somerset is a large manufacturing facility producing paper and pulp, with ongoing investment in equipment, technology, and process improvements. The position is intended for an experienced maintenance professional with an electrical and instrumentation background who is interested in planning, coordination, and team leadership. Depending on the candidate’s experience and interests, the role may be aligned as either a Maintenance Planner or Maintenance Supervisor. Both paths help ensure maintenance work is well-planned, efficiently executed, and aligned with operational goals. The position combines technical problem-solving, coordination, and leadership, and contributes to improvements across the mill.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership.
- At least 3 years of experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
- At least 3 years of experience in supervision, shutdown planning, or engineering roles.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with process or rotating equipment.
- Familiarity with SAP or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; hands-on experience is also valued.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and/or lead daily maintenance activities and planned outages.
- Support a safety-first work environment.
- Partner with operations to address equipment issues and maintain production targets.
- Improve the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance work.
- Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment issues.
- Support or lead a skilled maintenance team, depending on role alignment.
- Contribute to equipment reliability and performance improvements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
