Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor - Quincy, MA

Michael Page US; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a frontline Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor for a large industrial facility in Massachusetts. You will lead daily electrical/instrumentation maintenance, coordinate with operations, engineering, and reliability to drive reliability and safety.

This role requires 5+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation and prior supervisory experience, with knowledge of PLC/DCS, CMMS (SAP), and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or maintenance coordination experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, motor controls, VFDs, analyzers, and control systems.
• Experience supporting PLCs, DCS platforms, and industrial process control systems.
• Ability to prioritize work, allocate resources, and manage multiple maintenance activities.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and team development skills.
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of industrial safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, electrical safety, and contractor management.
• Technical degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Massachusetts electrical license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities across the facility.
• Coordinate and priorities maintenance schedules in partnership with operations, engineering, and reliability teams.
• Manage electrical and instrumentation technicians, contractors, and external service providers.
• Drive execution of preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance programs.
• Support troubleshooting and repair activities for electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, and related equipment.
• Maintain a strong field presence to oversee work quality, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, environmental compliance, and maintenance standards.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics, backlog management, and resource utilization.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Support plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate maintenance materials, spare parts requirements, and contractor activities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Leadership / supervision

Maintenance coordination

Electrical distribution

Instrumentation

PLC / DCS support

CMMS / SAP / MS Office

Electrical safety programs

Education

Technical degree preferred

Massachusetts electrical license preferred

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• highly visible leadership role driving electrical and instrumentation!
• Work cross-functionally on critical plant improvement initiatives!

About Our Client

My client is a well-established industrial manufacturing organization with a strong commitment to operational excellence, safety, and employee development. The business operates a large-scale production facility and invests heavily in reliability, maintenance best practices, and continuous improvement programs to ensure long-term success.

The company offers an environment where maintenance, operations, engineering, and reliability teams work closely together to solve complex challenges and deliver results. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas for improvement, and play a key role in supporting plant performance.

With a strong focus on leadership development, and process improvement, this organization provides the opportunity to make a tangible impact while advancing your career within a stable and growing operation.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities across the facility.
• Coordinate and priorities maintenance schedules in partnership with operations, engineering, and reliability teams.
• Manage electrical and instrumentation technicians, contractors, and external service providers.
• Drive execution of preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance programs.
• Support troubleshooting and repair activities for electrical systems, instrumentation, process controls, and related equipment.
• Maintain a strong field presence to oversee work quality, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, environmental compliance, and maintenance standards.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics, backlog management, and resource utilization.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Support plant shutdowns, equipment upgrades, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate maintenance materials, spare parts requirements, and contractor activities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will bring strong electrical and instrumentation maintenance experience gained within an industrial manufacturing environment such as chemicals, refining, food processing, heavy industry, or related sectors. They will have demonstrated leadership experience and a proven ability to coordinate maintenance activities within a fast-paced production setting. Key requirements include:

• 5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or maintenance coordination experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, motor controls, VFDs, analyzers, and control systems.
• Experience supporting PLCs, DCS platforms, and industrial process control systems is highly advantageous.
• Ability to prioritize work, allocate resources, and manage multiple maintenance activities simultaneously.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and team development skills.
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of industrial safety programs including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, electrical safety, and contractor management.
• Technical degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Massachusetts electrical license preferred.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to step into a frontline leadership role with significant operational impact.
• Work within a stable manufacturing environment supporting critical production operations.
• Exposure to complex electrical, instrumentation, automation, and process control systems.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, reliability, and maintenance leadership teams.
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop a skilled technical workforce.
• Involvement in reliability improvement, asset performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Consistent Monday-Friday daytime schedule supporting work-life balance.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Long-term career growth potential within a safety-focused organization committed to operational excellence.