Electrical Site Supervisor

DPS Group Global; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global in Colorado is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor (WasteWater) to oversee electrical maintenance and project activities at a leading utilities operation supporting a large-scale manufacturing facility.

You will supervise electrical works, coordinate contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, read drawings, troubleshoot systems, and support capital projects, plant shutdowns and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade or engineering qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial utilities/manufacturing environments.
• Experience supervising electrical works and contractors.
• Ability to read electrical drawings & schematics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of health, safety and permit-to-work processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day electrical maintenance and contractor activities.
• Ensure work complies with safety, site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support electrical installations, upgrades, commissioning and startup.
• Review electrical drawings, specs and tech docs.
• Manage permit-to-work and isolation activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues.
• Liaise with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and contractors.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability improvements.
• Support capital projects, shutdowns and continuous improvement.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety reviews.
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare site reports.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Read electrical drawings

Fault finding

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

MCCs & VSDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

We are hiring on behalf of our client for an Electrical Site Supervisor (WasteWater) to join a leading utilities operation supporting a large-scale manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical maintenance and project activities, coordinating contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting the reliable operation of critical utility systems. This role offers a mix of hands-on technical supervision, maintenance coordination and project support within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day electrical maintenance and contractor activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Support electrical installations, upgrades, commissioning and startup activities.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Manage permit-to-work and isolation activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues and drive effective resolutions.
• Liaise with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and external contractors.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability improvements.
• Support capital projects, shutdown activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct toolbox talks and participate in safety reviews.
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare site reports as required.

Requirements

• Electrical Trade Qualification or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• 5+ years' experience in an industrial, utilities, manufacturing, food & beverage or pharmaceutical environment.
• Previous experience supervising electrical works, contractors or maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, MCCs, VSDs and distribution systems.
• Experience supporting maintenance, installation and commissioning activities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good understanding of health, safety and permit-to-work systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience within utilities, wastewater, energy, food & beverage or process manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to PLC, SCADA or automation systems.
• Experience supporting capital projects and plant upgrades.
• Safe Pass and other relevant site safety certifications.