Electrical Maintenance Supervisor - Steel Mill

Gerdau; Wilton (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead maintenance in a steel manufacturing environment, ensuring safe and reliable electrical work. You will supervise technicians, plan maintenance activities, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional growth within a large steel producer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout and arc flash.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Lead and supervise electrical maintenance employees to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize electrical maintenance activities to maximize reliability.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency electrical maintenance.
• Support shutdowns, outages, and major maintenance work.
• Develop employee skills through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Promote effective communication between maintenance, operations, and management.
• Administer policies and labor agreements fairly and consistently.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Electronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

CMMS

PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Gerdau is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead maintenance in a steel manufacturing environment, ensuring safe and reliable electrical work. You will supervise technicians, plan maintenance activities, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional growth within a large steel producer.