Power, Controls and Electrical Supervisor
About The Position
Primient is seeking a multi-skilled Power, Controls & Electrical Supervisor for our Dayton, Ohio facility. Dayton’s strong manufacturing heritage, skilled technical workforce, and proximity to major industrial hubs make this an ideal location for electrical professionals looking to advance their careers. This role combines electrical engineering expertise with hands-on process controls and maintenance leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations in a 24/7 food ingredients manufacturing environment. The supervisor will design, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve plant power distribution and process control systems, while mentoring team members and supporting capital projects.
Requirements
- Journeyman Electrician with 10+ years in a process industry or a combination of education (electrical) and experience.
- Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude; ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
- Experience with power distribution design, installation, and maintenance.
- Proficiency in PLC logic, electrical schematics, and process instrumentation.
- Ability to configure and calibrate control system instruments.
- Knowledge of reliability and predictive maintenance testing (transformer oil, infrared, ultrasound).
- Ability to read and understand plant drawings, P&ID and schematics.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (NFPA, NEC) and safety best practices.
- Experience with capital project support and technical documentation.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and supervisory skills.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders/stairs, work at heights, and wear required PPE.
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform daily maintenance, field repairs, and preventive maintenance of electrical and control systems.
- Assign, organize, and supervise work for both contracted electricians and staffed electricians; develop work plans and review for accuracy and timeliness.
- Design, specify, install, and maintain medium and low voltage power distribution systems (120V–15kV).
- Serve as plant electrical safety advisor; ensure compliance with NFPA and NEC regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in process control systems, including PLCs (Allen Bradley), VFDs, motor controllers, pneumatics and instrumentation.
- Develop and maintain plant electrical documentation; utilize CMMS for maintenance records and spare parts management.
- Support and implement capital and sustaining projects to improve safety, quality, cost, and capacity.
- Conduct equipment failure analysis, develop findings, and prepare reports; recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate activities with plant maintenance, engineering, operations, and external utility providers.
- Provide emergency support for plant operations and direct planned electrical outages for major upgrades.
- Mentor and develop technical skills of team members; participate in structured development programs.
- Communicate effectively across all organizational levels; foster a collaborative, safety-focused culture.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Multiple Healthcare plan choices
- Dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Floating days off
- Parental leave for new parents
- Employee resource groups
- Learning & development programs
- Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
