Electrical Superintendent

HOOD PLYWOOD; Beaumont (MS); On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for our Beaumont, Mississippi plywood facility.

This greenfield site will employ up to 250 workers and requires strong leadership of the electrical department to keep all equipment safe, efficient, and productive. You will supervise electricians, manage maintenance programs, coordinate with vendors and regulators, and design small to medium installations including PLCs and HMI software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical experience in industrial settings.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Associate degree or vocational certification required; BS or EE preferred.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, data communications, and instrumentation.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints and P&ID schematics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical department safety and compliance.
• Diagnose equipment failures and coordinate repairs.
• Manage preventative and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Develop and mentor electrical staff.
• Design installation projects for power, controls, and automation.
• Maintain documentation and liaise with vendors and regulators.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

PLCs & HMIs

Leadership & management

Budgeting & cost control

Reading blueprints & P&ID schematics

Education

Associate degree or vocational certification

BS or EE degree preferred

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc is seeking anElectrical Superintendent for ourBeaumont, Mississippiplywoodfacility. This is a greenfield site that will employ up to 250 employees. As an Electrical Superintendent, you will play a critical role within the business by overseeing the electrical department and ensuring all electrical equipment operates in the safest, most efficient, and profitable manner.

Hood Industries, Inc.is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations, located in fifteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States.

This position willmanage the electrical staff; diagnose equipment failures and oversee the repair of problems as they arise; coordinate all activities in the electrical department regarding preventative and predictive electrical maintenance, installations, and modifications;andensure all electrical equipment is maintained in safe, efficient operating condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all employees and contractors. Supporting corporate safety programs, developing SOPs, identifying, and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety policies.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programswithin area of responsibility.
• Supervise electricians and other electrical department personnel.
• Develop self and staff to ensure personal and professional growth.
• Schedule and assign all tasks required to meet preventative/predictive electrical maintenance needs of the facility.
• Manage inventory of spares and critical spares according to site business plan and engage with key suppliers to optimize cost savings opportunities for the department.
• Work closely with other departments, vendors,andregulatory agencies to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Maintainall electrically related compliance documentation.
• Design and develop new installations of a small to medium scope including power, motor control, controls, instrumentation, and programming of software to operate or improve plant equipment including PLCs and HMI software.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety, health and environmental rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5+yearsofrelated electrical experienceand3+yearsofmanagement experience.An associate’sdegree or vocational certificationisrequired, BS or EE degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experiencethat demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant electrical equipment, operations, and predictive/preventative maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental rules, laws, and requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLCs and the writing and troubleshooting of control logic, HMI systems, data communications networking, electronic and instrumentation equipment.
• Demonstrated oral, written communication and math skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply HR, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively motivate, coach and lead direct reports through daily assignments and effectively lead meetings and team assignments.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.
• Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software servers, fiber optcabling and network switches.
• Basic budgeting and financial analysis skills.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and P & ID schematics.

Salary Range: $104,000 - $125,000

Additional Information

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision,401(k),cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer