Electrical Controls Supervisor

Aegis Worldwide; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide client, a well-established industrial manufacturing company, seeks an Electrical Supervisor/PLC Programmer for first shift leadership. The role combines hands-on electrical work with leading a small team of 7–8 electricians on production floor troubleshooting and PLC programming.

The ideal candidate will modify Allen-Bradley PLC programs, diagnose electrical and automation issues, and drive equipment reliability while supporting upgrades and process improvements across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical and controls experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and edit ladder logic.
• Experience with RSLogix 500/5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FactoryTalk View.
• Strong knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet) is a plus.
• Associate's degree or technical education preferred but not required.
• Sawmill or lumber industry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and modify Allen-Bradley PLC programs to support production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues throughout the facility.
• Support and troubleshoot VFDs, servo systems, three-phase motors, motor controls, and proximity sensors.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting using ladder logic and make program edits as needed.
• Lead and support a team of approximately 7-8 electricians.
• Coordinate electrical maintenance activities while remaining actively involved in troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Provide technical support to maintenance personnel across multiple shifts when necessary.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Controls experience

Leadership

Ladder logic

RSLogix 500/5000

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View

VFDs

Servo systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

EtherNet/IP

DeviceNet

ControlNet

Education

Associate's degree or technical education

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturing company seeking a highly skilled Electrical Supervisor / PLC Programmer to join their first-shift leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a controls professional who enjoys remaining hands-on while leading a small team of experienced electricians. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time troubleshooting electrical systems, modifying PLC programs, supporting automation equipment, and driving equipment reliability throughout the facility.

This is not a desk-only supervisory role—the ideal candidate enjoys being on the production floor solving complex electrical and controls issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and modify Allen-Bradley PLC programs to support production equipment
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues throughout the facility
• Support and troubleshoot:
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Servo systems
• Three-phase motors
• Motor controls
• Proximity sensors
• Electrical control systems
• Perform PLC troubleshooting using ladder logic and make program edits as needed
• Lead and support a team of approximately 7-8 electricians
• Coordinate electrical maintenance activities while remaining actively involved in troubleshooting
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Assist with equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and process optimizationEnsure compliance with all electrical safety standards and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Provide technical support to maintenance personnel across multiple shifts when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical and controls experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot and edit ladder logic
• Experience with:
• RSLogix 500/5000
• ControlLogix
• CompactLogix
• FactoryTalk View
• Strong knowledge of:
• VFDs
• Servo systems
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints
• Experience with industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet) is a plus
• Associate's degree or technical education preferred but not required
• Sawmill or lumber industry experience is a plus but not required