Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

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 electrical systems, motor controls, automation equipment, PLCs, VFDs, and related components.

- Assign and prioritize maintenance work based on production needs.

- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.

- Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

- Support equipment installations, startups, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.

- Work with production, engineering, and operations teams to resolve recurring equipment problems.

- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

- Maintain electrical schematics, system documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.

- Monitor team performance and identify training needs.

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

- Improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.

- Provide maintenance leadership across multiple shifts and adjust work hours as operational needs require.

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.

- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety requirements.

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

- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.

- Experience with equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects is preferred.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems is preferred.

Physical and Work Requirements

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

- Stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

- Work flexible hours and support multiple shifts when needed.

- Work in both office and manufacturing environments.