Industrial Electrical Maintenance SupervisorLocation: 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 OverviewWe 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.
