Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Virginia Beach, VA Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $38.00/hour; higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee electrical maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment. This position combines hands-on technical troubleshooting with team leadership to keep production equipment and electrical systems operating safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, PLC-based automation, and maintenance practices, along with experience leading and developing a team of maintenance technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians.

• Troubleshoot complex electrical systems, motor controls, automation equipment, and PLC-related issues.

• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance tasks based on production needs.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.

• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Oversee electrical equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.

• Work with production, engineering, and operations teams to resolve equipment issues and improve performance.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and electrical safety procedures.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.

• Maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Monitor team performance and provide technical guidance and ongoing training.

• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Provide maintenance leadership across multiple shifts as needed.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of industrial electrical, controls, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing electrical or maintenance teams.

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and power distribution.

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.

• Understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.

• Ability to lead a team, prioritize work, and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects preferred.

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems preferred.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and teamwork.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing personnel.

• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work flexible hours and support multiple shifts when operational needs require.

• Comfortable working in both office and industrial manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

This position supports manufacturing operations involving industrial electrical systems, automated equipment, and production machinery. The supervisor will work closely with maintenance personnel and other departments to maintain safe and reliable operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to safety, integrity, quality, and teamwork.