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Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Virginia Beach, VA Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $38.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience, up to $50.00/hour.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead electrical maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment supporting power generation equipment for data centers. This hands-on leadership role focuses on equipment reliability, PLC-based automation, preventive maintenance, team development, and workplace safety.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, power distribution, automation, and PLC-related issues.
• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance tasks to support production and minimize equipment downtime.
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Respond to equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support equipment installations, startups, upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Operations to resolve recurring equipment and process issues.
• Maintain electrical schematics, documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Monitor team performance and promote technical development, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Provide coverage across multiple shifts and support operational needs as required.
Qualifications
• At least 7 years of industrial electrical, controls, or maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in electrical or maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and power distribution.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and electrical safety practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, prioritization, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Physical & Work Requirements
• Regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing teams.
• Stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during inspections and troubleshooting.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work flexible hours and support multiple shifts when needed.
• Work in both office and manufacturing environments.