Electrical Supervisor

Electrical Supervisor

Job ID:   EES-AL

Location:  Birmingham. AL area

Pay: $83,000 to $113,000 salary + great employee benefits package.

Schedule: 6am – 3pm or 4pm (9 hour days – Mon. Fri)

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager, and supports our Operations in Leeds, AL.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and supervise work arranged by the Maintenance Planner to maintain equipment and meet production requirements.
• Oversee & mentor activities of direct reports to ensure day-to-day & project responsibilities are completed in accordance with plant guidelines  /timelines.
• Ensure the proper functioning of all electrical and control systems for medium voltage switchgear, protective relays, power distribution
• Proactively manage health & safety.
• Provide input into the design and implementation of automation engineering projects.
• Provide technical assistance for electricians in the installation and troubleshooting of electrical and control equipment.
• Prioritize expenditures to stay within budget and assist in preparation of capital and operations budgets.
• Ensure that Electrical department tools and equipment are in good working condition and appropriate stocks of consumables are maintained to allow maintenance activities to occur as scheduled.
• Develop the technical skills and overall capability of the workforce.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years electrical repair and maintenance experience in Industrial plant environment
• Knowledge in 480V motor starters and controls
• Knowledge of Medium Voltage (2300V and 4200V) switchgear
• Experienced with medium voltage motor starters
• Experience with industrial plant power distribution systems and protective relay schemes
• Knowledge of NFPA70E arc flash safety requirements and guidelines
• Electrical Technician, Licensed Electrician or equivalent
• 3 or more years of  industrial plant setting , staff supervision experience of union and non-union staff
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, schedule and motivate others (6 direct reports)
• Project management skills
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to perform tasks that include walking, climbing equipment, working within confined space, and occasionally lifting to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.