About this Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor role at Qualdoc
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $38.00/hr; higher pay may be available depending on experience, up to $50.00/hr.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems and manufacturing equipment. This role combines hands-on electrical and PLC troubleshooting with team leadership, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability improvements.
The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to coordinate maintenance activities in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians.
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Troubleshoot electrical systems, motor controls, automation equipment, PLCs, VFDs, and related components.
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Assign and prioritize maintenance work based on production needs.
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Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
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Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
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Support equipment installations, startups, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
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Work with production, engineering, and operations teams to resolve recurring equipment problems.
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Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
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Maintain electrical schematics, system documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
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Monitor team performance and identify training needs.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and electrical safety procedures.
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Improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.
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Provide maintenance leadership across multiple shifts and adjust work hours as operational needs require.
Qualifications
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At least 7 years of industrial electrical, controls, or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
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At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience managing electrical or maintenance teams.
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Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and power distribution.
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Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems.
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Understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
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Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety requirements.
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Ability to lead a team, prioritize work, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
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Experience with equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects is preferred.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems is preferred.
Physical and Work Requirements
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Regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing personnel.
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Stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
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Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
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Work flexible hours and support multiple shifts when needed.
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Work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to safety, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
