Electrical Supervisor

Job Summary
The Electrical Supervisor oversees the direction of hourly electricians and other employees in all activities related to facility electrical maintenance and operations. This includes surface mill, electrical systems, PLC systems, hoists, conveyors, drying, and screening of fine rock salt, as well as rail loading operations and bulk truck loading. The role ensures the integrity of electrical maintenance across all facets of facility operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs foremen, employees, and contract maintenance to plan and execute facility asset maintenance while adhering to safety procedures and union contracts.
• Evaluates facility milling, packaging, and material handling production equipment conditions and recommends scheduling major maintenance.
• Reports daily to the plant General Manager, discussing maintenance activities, production levels, problems, and providing input for solutions.
• Reviews and approves preventative maintenance, production, and other reports prepared by subordinates.
• Maintains a safe work environment and minimizes MSHA citations.
• Monitors budget performance and directs operations to maintain acceptable variances.
• Develops and executes electrical projects or electrical portions of projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 2-5 years progressive industrial supervision experience.
• Minimum 1 year Maintenance and Reliability supervision experience.
• Strong electrical controls experience.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• PLC programming experience.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Journeyman / Master Electrician certification and/or Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• Strong maintenance background with hands-on expertise resolving complex problems.
• Strong electrical expertise, including troubleshooting, power distribution, and PLC experience.
• Strong hoist and shaft knowledge and experience solving complex problems.
• Strong understanding and experience of MSHA regulations.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work productively in a group environment.
• Must be able to work additional hours as required.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds, wear PPE, navigate offices, and work in hot, cold, or wet outdoor environments, and underground mine settings.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides hands-on assistance in facility operations, inspecting work areas for safety hazards and mitigation as necessary.
• Supervises salt spillage under conveyor belts and along walkways, requiring ladder climbing, bending, twisting, and lifting heavy loads.
• Supervises inspection of electricians or other employees in major repairs.
• Directs equipment operators and identifies potential hazards.
• 3-phase industrial power experience - 480V, high voltage experience up to 12.47kV preferred.
• High voltage distribution and transformer experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent project coordination and detailed planning skills.
• Possesses mechanical aptitude and knowledge of maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Able to comprehend simple accounting practices, procedures, and reporting.
• Maintains efficient operation while enforcing high-level manufacturing practices and safety rules, including MSHA requirements.
• Hands-on electrical/electrician skills - Journeyman or Master electrician status preferred.
• Electrical engineering and/or experience in electrical design preferred.

We work best when we work as a team, treating one another with dignity and respect, and valuing unique contributions. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on various characteristics protected by law.