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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

Supervise, train, and develop electrical maintenance technicians while coordinating daily assignments and priorities.
Diagnose and repair complex electrical, motor control, automation, and PLC-related equipment issues.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
Establish and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Support equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
Work closely with production, engineering, and operations teams to address equipment issues and improve processes.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and established safety procedures.
Maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, maintenance records, and troubleshooting procedures.
Monitor team performance and identify training opportunities to improve technical capabilities.
Promote workplace safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership support across multiple shifts as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and production performance.

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 preventative maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
Ability to lead a team, prioritize maintenance activities, and make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety practices.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with manufacturing equipment installations, startups, and improvement projects is preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation systems is preferred.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to regularly walk throughout the production floor and interact with manufacturing personnel.
Ability to stand, bend, and move around manufacturing areas during inspections and troubleshooting activities.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Flexibility to support multiple shifts and work adjusted hours when operational needs require.
Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. The listed pay range represents the anticipated base compensation for this position.
Join a team focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to safety, integrity, quality, and teamwork.