E & I Supervisor

Atalco Gramercy; Gramercy (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atalco Gramercy is seeking an E&I Crew Supervisor to oversee electrical and instrumentation activities in a Gramercy, LA facility. You will lead a team of electricians and instrument technicians, directing maintenance, troubleshooting, and project work to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching, safety briefings, and coordination with operations to minimize downtime. Strong technical knowledge and leadership is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related field required.
• 5–10+ years in industrial E&I roles.
• 2–5+ years in supervisory or lead technician role.
• Strong leadership and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities for E&I technicians and electricians.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure staffing for routine operations, shutdowns, outages, and emergencies.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefs, and team meetings to maintain alignment.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Assist testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for new systems.
• Enforce electrical safety standards and review JSAs and permits.
• Coordinate with planners, operations, and materials management.
• Track PM completion, response times, and equipment uptime.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

PLCs & DCS

Schematic reading

CMMS software

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation degree

Journeyman License

Master Electrician License

ISA CCST

NFPA 70E training

PLC/controls training

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Infor

Job description

Description

The E&I Crew Supervisor oversees all electrical and instrumentation activities within a facility or plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls. This role manages a team of electricians, instrument technicians, and E&I specialists, providing direction, technical support, and leadership for maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP & CREW MANAGMENT

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities for E&I technicians and electricians.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to support skill development and high-quality work.
• Ensure adequate staffing for routine operations, shutdowns, outages, and emergency support.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefs, and team meetings to maintain alignment.

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION MAINTENANCE

• Oversee maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of electrical systems (low–medium voltage), instrumentation, and control equipment.
• Ensure proper execution of preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and instrumentation issues in coordination with engineering and reliability teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for new systems and equipment.

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & QUALITY

• Enforce electrical safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, NEC/NFPA 70E or relevant region-specific codes).
• Ensure compliance with instrumentation and electrical codes, standards, and plant policies.
• Review and approve job safety analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Place Exams, permits, and work plans for E&I work.
• Conduct field audits to ensure work quality and safe practices.

WORK PLANNING & COORDINATION

• Collaborate with maintenance planners and schedulers to prioritize E&I work orders.
• Coordinate with Operations to minimize downtime and support production needs.
• Manage materials, tools, spare parts, and contractor support for E&I work.
• Provide input into long-term maintenance plans and reliability improvement initiatives.

DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

• Ensure accurate documentation of calibration records, electrical inspections, loop checks, and equipment history.
• Maintain CMMS records for E&I work orders, labor hours, and asset information.
• Track performance indicators such as PM completion, response time, equipment uptime, and crew productivity.

CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and crew efficiency.
• Support capital projects, upgrades, and controls modernization efforts.
• Implement best practices in maintenance execution, precision electrical work, and instrumentation calibration.

Required Techincal Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (motors, MCCs, drives, switchgear, distribution systems).
• Expertise in instrumentation (pressure/flow/temperature transmitters, control valves, analyzers).
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS systems, and industrial control networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with CMMS software (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor, etc.).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, train, and develop a skilled technical workforce.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective time management and prioritization in fast-paced environments.

Education/Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience in industrial E&I roles, with 2–5+ years in a supervisory or lead technician position.
• Certifications preferred:
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License (where applicable)
• Electrical and Instrumentation NCCER
• ISA Instrumentation Certifications (e.g., CCST)
• NFPA 70E or equivalent electrical safety training
• PLC/controls training