Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Facilities Electrical Supervisor to lead the maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of facility electrical systems within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, extensive industrial electrical experience, and a proven track record of managing electrical projects while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
This position is responsible for supervising electrical technicians and contractors, supporting facility operations, managing electrical infrastructure reliability, and driving safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as the facility's electrical subject matter expert and support both maintenance and capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in industrial electrical systems, team leadership, electrical troubleshooting, compliance, and project execution.
**Essential Responsibilities**
- Supervise and develop a team of electricians, technicians, and contractors supporting facility operations.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee electrical maintenance activities, including preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency repairs.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for electrical systems, motors, controls, power distribution equipment, and manufacturing support systems.
- Manage electrical infrastructure projects from planning through commissioning, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.
- Review and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Support facility expansion, equipment installation, and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, local building codes, and company safety requirements.
- Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and electrical safety training.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality workmanship and compliance with facility standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, project documentation, and regulatory compliance reports.
- Drive reliability improvements and root-cause analysis activities to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
- Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Production, EHS, and Operations teams to support business objectives.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Alabama Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent electrical certification preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or foreman experience.
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
- Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, automotive, or similar facilities.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with medium-voltage systems up to 15kV.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- NFPA 70E Certification.
- CPR Certification.
- Experience managing contractors and capital projects.
- Construction supervision or project management training.
**Technical Skills**
- Industrial electrical systems and power distribution.
- Motor controls, MCCs, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation.
- Lockout/Tagout procedures and electrical safety practices.
- Electrical system commissioning and startup support.
- Budgeting, scheduling, and project coordination.
**Leadership Competencies**
- Strong team leadership and employee development skills.
- Effective communication across multiple organizational levels.
- Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
**Benefits for Full-time Employees**
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
