Electrical Supervisor

Canfor; Idaho; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor in Idaho is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead a high-performing electrical team in ensuring reliability and efficiency in an industrial environment. You will oversee maintenance activities, including installation, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment, while fostering a culture of safety and innovation. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician, supervisory experience, and knowledge of OSHA regulations. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and maintaining high performance standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• 10+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician with specialized skills in PLCs.
• Thorough knowledge of plant equipment and operations.
• Expertise in electronic maintenance systems.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and promote a safe working environment for all employees.
• Provide leadership and guidance to your team.
• Ensure safety, quality, and maintenance objectives are met.
• Train and mentor employees and delegate responsibilities.
• Maintain high standards of work performance and conduct.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Industrial Electrician Expertise

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Ready to lead a high-performing electrical team and drive operational success? As the Electrical Supervisor, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you’ll take ownership of electrical maintenance activities—installing, troubleshooting, and repairing critical equipment—all while driving safety, quality, and performance standards. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership excellence and help shape a culture of safety and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and promote a safe and positive working environment for all employees under your direction.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and open communication to your team while identifying opportunities to reduce downtime and repair costs.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental, and maintenance objectives are consistently met or exceeded.
• Train and mentor employees, design work schedules, and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Document and schedule predictive, preventative, and corrective equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate electrical work execution and collaborate with other maintenance teams to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Order parts and materials as needed and prepare reports for management.
• Maintain high standards of work performance and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• 10+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician with specialized skills in PLCs.
• Thorough knowledge of plant equipment and operations.
• Expertise in electronic maintenance systems and familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge or experience in lumber manufacturing is considered an asset.