Electrical Superintendent

Hood Industries, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for its plywood facility in Beaumont, Mississippi. The role involves overseeing the electrical department, ensuring equipment operations, and managing a team of electricians. The ideal candidate has significant electrical experience, managerial capabilities, and a commitment to safety standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life and LTD insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical experience with 3+ years in management.
• Knowledge of plant electrical equipment and maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the electrical department and ensure equipment operates safely.
• Supervise electricians and develop staff skills.
• Manage inventory and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Math

Troubleshooting

Understanding of safety, health, and environmental laws

Education

Associate’s degree or vocational certification

BS or EE degree (preferred)

Tools

PLCs

HMI systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for our Beaumont, Mississippi plywood facility. This greenfield site will employ up to 250 employees. As an Electrical Superintendent, you will oversee the electrical department, ensuring all electrical equipment operates safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Hood Industries, Inc. is a combination of wood manufacturing and distribution businesses, including plywood and lumber plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations across eighteen states in the northeast, southeast, and southwest U.S.

This position manages the electrical staff, diagnoses equipment failures, oversees repairs, and coordinates preventative and predictive maintenance, installations, and modifications to ensure all electrical equipment is maintained in safe, optimal condition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of all employees and contractors by supporting safety programs, developing SOPs, identifying hazards, and enforcing safety policies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and programs within the area of responsibility.
• Supervise electricians and electrical department personnel.
• Develop staff skills for personal and professional growth.
• Schedule and assign tasks for preventative and predictive electrical maintenance.
• Manage inventory of spares, engage with suppliers to optimize costs.
• Collaborate with other departments, vendors, and regulatory agencies to meet goals.
• Maintain all electrical compliance documentation.
• Design and develop new installations, including power, motor control, instrumentation, and software programming (PLCs, HMIs).
• Perform duties following safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5+ years of electrical experience and 3+ years of management experience; associate’s degree or vocational certification required; BS or EE degree preferred.
• Knowledge of plant electrical equipment, operations, and maintenance systems.
• Understanding of safety, health, and environmental laws and standards.
• Proficiency with PLCs, control logic troubleshooting, HMI systems, data communication, and instrumentation.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Leadership skills to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Knowledge of medium/high voltage systems, IT systems, and networking.
• Basic budgeting and financial skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Salary Range: $91,812 - $111,288

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and LTD insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more, starting the first of the month after one month of employment.

Applicants must consent to background checks and drug screening. All offers are contingent on passing these checks and providing proof of legal right to work in the U.S.

Hood Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.