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Electrical Patrol Supervisor – Welded Line (ERW)

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Department: Maintenance – Welded Line (ERW)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To: ERW Maintenance Manager

Shift: 12-hour rotational shifts

Start Date: ASAP

Our client is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of steel tubes and related services for the energy, industrial, and automotive sectors. At their Sault Ste. Marie facility, they specialize in heavy industrial steel manufacturing with cutting-edge technology, diverse teams, and a collaborative work environment.

This role is part of their growing maintenance team, responsible for ensuring operational excellence and reliability as they ramp up production on their welded line (ERW).

We are seeking a hands-on, technically strong leader to join their ERW maintenance team. The Electrical Patrol Supervisor plays a critical role in troubleshooting automation and electrical issues, leading a small team of electricians and technicians, and ensuring equipment reliability during production.

• Lead and supervise a small team of electricians, technicians, and apprentices
• Act as the first point of contact for electrical and automation breakdowns on the ERW line
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting to restore equipment functionality quickly
• Implement and monitor short- and mid-term preventive maintenance plans
• Interpret and work with electrical schematics, PLC logic diagrams, and automation systems
• Ensure strict compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and production goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including production, engineering, and maintenance

• Manage and track maintenance activities using SAP and other internal systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a collaborative, growth-focused culture

• 3–5+ years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or maintenance
• Steel manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Candidates from related industries (oil & gas, pulp & paper, mining, industrial automation) will also be considered

• Proficiency with PLC / HMI troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred, Siemens and Mitsubishi acceptable)
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, automation diagrams, and equipment drawings
• Hands-on knowledge of VFDs, sensors, high-frequency heating equipment, safety systems, and industrial controls
• Familiarity with SAP maintenance systems and other technical reporting tools

• 442A Electrical Trade License highly preferred
• Candidates with Electrical Engineering or Automation degrees accepted if they demonstrate strong hands-on troubleshooting capabilities

• Supervisory experience preferred but not required; they are open to developing technically strong electricians into leadership roles
• Ability to lead a small team by example — boots on the ground approach rather than desk-only management
• Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn within a diverse, global company

• Training Period (First 1–2 Months): Day shifts only (Mon–Fri) for onboarding and shadowing.
• Post-Training Rotational Cycle: Week 1 — Mon & Tue (Days) → Wed & Thu (Nights) → Off Fri–Mon
• Week 2 — Tue & Wed (Days) → Thu–Sat (Nights) → Off Sun–Mon
• Shifts are 12 hours: 7:00 am–7:00 pm and 7:00 pm–7:00 am

• This role reports directly to the ERW Maintenance Manager
• You’ll be joining a highly collaborative ERW maintenance team consisting of:
• 1 Maintenance Specialist
• 1 Global Trainee (entry-level, future leader)
• 3 Daytime Preventive Maintenance Supervisors
• 1 Existing Electrical Patrol Supervisor
• 1 Apprentice Technician
• This new hire = Team of 8 total
• They promote knowledge-sharing and mentorship, with a blend of senior experts (20+ years) and junior supervisors