E & I Supervisor

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

Job summary

Atalco Gramercy Operations in Gramercy, LA, is seeking an E&I Crew Supervisor to oversee electrical and instrumentation activities, lead a team of electricians and technicians, and drive reliable plant operations.

The role involves planning maintenance, coordinating with operations, enforcing safety standards, reviewing permits and JSAs, and supporting capital projects and controls upgrades. CMMS familiarity and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10+ years in industrial E&I roles, with 2–5+ years in a supervisory/lead position.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Experience supervising electricians and instrument technicians.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards (LOTO, arc flash).

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily E&I activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to support skill development.
• Ensure adequate staffing for routine operations, outages, and emergencies.
• Coordinate with planning for work orders and materials.
• Maintain CMMS records and asset history.
• Support testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for new systems.
• Enforce safety standards and review JSAs, SWPs, permits and work plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

PLC/DCS systems

P&IDs & schematics

CMMS experience

Safety leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / related field

Journeyman or Master Electrician License

NCCER Electrical & Instrumentation

ISA CCST Certifications

NFPA 70E training

PLC/controls training

Tools

CMMS: 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.

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