E & I Supervisor

Description The E&I Crew Supervisor oversees all electrical and instrumentation activities within a facility or plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls. This role manages a team of electricians, instrument technicians, and E&I specialists, providing direction, technical support, and leadership for maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP & CREW MANAGMENT

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities for E&I technicians and electricians.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to support skill development and high-quality work.
• Ensure adequate staffing for routine operations, shutdowns, outages, and emergency support.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefs, and team meetings to maintain alignment.

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION MAINTENANCE

• Oversee maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of electrical systems (low–medium voltage), instrumentation, and control equipment.
• Ensure proper execution of preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and instrumentation issues in coordination with engineering and reliability teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for new systems and equipment.

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & QUALITY

• Enforce electrical safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, NEC/NFPA 70E or relevant region-specific codes).
• Ensure compliance with instrumentation and electrical codes, standards, and plant policies.
• Review and approve job safety analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Place Exams, permits, and work plans for E&I work.
• Conduct field audits to ensure work quality and safe practices.

WORK PLANNING & COORDINATION

• Collaborate with maintenance planners and schedulers to prioritize E&I work orders.
• Coordinate with Operations to minimize downtime and support production needs.
• Manage materials, tools, spare parts, and contractor support for E&I work.
• Provide input into long-term maintenance plans and reliability improvement initiatives.

DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

• Ensure accurate documentation of calibration records, electrical inspections, loop checks, and equipment history.
• Maintain CMMS records for E&I work orders, labor hours, and asset information.
• Track performance indicators such as PM completion, response time, equipment uptime, and crew productivity.

CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and crew efficiency.
• Support capital projects, upgrades, and controls modernization efforts.
• Implement best practices in maintenance execution, precision electrical work, and instrumentation calibration.

REQUIRED TECHINCAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (motors, MCCs, drives, switchgear, distribution systems).
• Expertise in instrumentation (pressure/flow/temperature transmitters, control valves, analyzers).
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems, and industrial control networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with CMMS software (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor, etc.).

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, train, and develop a skilled technical workforce.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective time management and prioritization in fast-paced environments.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience in industrial E&I roles, with 2–5+ years in a supervisory or lead technician position.
• Certifications preferred:
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License (where applicable)
• Electrical and Instrumentation NCCER
• ISA Instrumentation Certifications (e.g., CCST)
• NFPA 70E or equivalent electrical safety training
• PLC/controls training