Supervisor - Electric Shop

Imerys•Lompoc, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Based at Imerys’ manufacturing plant in Lompoc, California, the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for the safe direction and planning of electrical and instrumentation maintenance at the facility. The supervisor works closely with operations and engineering to direct the maintenance crew and coordinates contractors to achieve safety and production goals. The role provides leadership for safe maintenance, work prioritization, scheduled work planning, training, equipment reliability, and project execution. The supervisor also supports failure analysis and builds effective working relationships across departments. This is a full-time, permanent position. The position is not open to visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Five years of relevant experience, preferably in mining or heavy industry, involving electrical and instrumentation work, fiber communication, AC and DC motors, reliability principles, and PLCs.
State electrical licensing or technical electrical training/schooling.
Proven experience updating and creating documentation for plant-specific maintenance tasks, including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
Practical knowledge of motor starters, MCCs, PowerFlex 755, 700, and 525 VFDs, 480-volt systems, and medium-voltage 4160-volt and 12kV systems.
Ability to configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot instruments such as level, weight, and temperature sensors.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Allen-Bradley Logix 5000, 500, and 5 PLCs.
Electrical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe maintenance practices, systems, and processes are followed and comply with federal, state, and MSHA regulations and standards.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to safe work and lead a safe work culture for all employees.
Support the site safety culture through leadership and regular workforce engagement, holding employees accountable for safe work practices and emphasizing personal awareness, responsibility, and ownership.
Identify safety hazards associated with work and ensure required confined-space, ventilation, JSA, and internal work-permit conditions are addressed before work begins.
Prioritize work assignments to maximize employee productivity and optimize equipment utilization.
Work with all departments to plan and execute scheduled work.
Provide training and coaching to build a complete, cross-disciplinary understanding of maintenance.
Monitor equipment for efficiency.
Use preventive and predictive maintenance procedures to identify problems and find solutions.
Manage relevant project work within cost and time constraints.
Provide technical assistance for failure analysis on related components in conjunction with equipment manufacturers.
Build effective working relationships with all departments through meeting participation and daily cooperative interaction.
Coordinate contractors to help achieve safety and production goals.