Industrial Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

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 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.