Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

About this role

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.
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to safety, integrity, quality, and teamwork.