Electrical Supervisor - Industrial

Gerdau; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ AD&D/ LTD/ STD

401(k) match up to 6%

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead day-shift reliability for utilities, cranes, mobile equipment, and buildings. You will supervise a team, drive continuous improvement, and partner with production to ensure continuous operation with safety as a core value.

You will coach staff, implement PdM strategies, train operators, and manage risk. Relocation assistance within the U.S. is provided, and the role offers leadership opportunities in a growing steel manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred with 3 years of experience OR HS Diploma/GED and 5+ years of job-related work experience in lieu of degree.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Utilities, Overhead Cranes, Mobile Equipment, Switch Yards, Truck Scale Systems, Baghouses and HVAC.
• Knowledge and experience with predictive, preventative, and proactive maintenance methods.
• Experience teaching and enhancing direct reports skillsets and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Control workflow within the area of responsibility and minimize downtime while maximizing productivity.
• Facilitate training sessions for operators using a maintenance training matrix.
• Coach and develop the team in failure analysis and QIS methodology.
• Develop performance expectations and corrective action plans.
• Improve equipment reliability using Predictive Technologies (PdM) and lead continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Maintenance planning

Predictive maintenance

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

HS Diploma/GED with 5+ years experience

Tools

CAD

CMMS

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Electrical Supervisor - Industrial

Industrial Electrical Supervisor — Day Shift | $115k–$130k + Annual Bonus | Relocation Assistance Within U.S.

Lead electrical reliability for Gerdau, a major U.S. steel manufacturer. This day‑shift leadership role gives you real authority, support, and a facility investing in predictive technologies.

Your Purpose

The areas of responsibility include Utilities, Cranes, Mobile Equipment and Buildings and Grounds. This position works closely with production personnel and management to ensure continuous operation and improvement. You will report directly to the Maintenance Superintendent. You will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and establishing a productive, high performing, and safety conscious working environment. The major role of this job is to focus on all aspects related to safety, environmental, production, cost, quality, and people management through the continuous application of Gerdau principles for all areas of responsibility.

Your Work

• Duties will include controlling the work flow within the area of responsibility, assist in minimizing downtime/breakdowns and maximizing productivity, monitor performance, managing routine processes, and training employees in routine management standards.
• Facilitate training sessions for operators under a maintained training matrix on the compliance standards, routine methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.
• Coach and develop the team at failure analysis and support the QIS methodology.
• Develop performance expectations, audit performance, document findings, and establish corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with and encourage operators on subjects pertaining to the GBS processes, audits, 5S initiatives, needs assessments, preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures, QIS, Kaizen Events, and other process routine management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and solve problems.
• Conduct trend analysis, compile, and analyze symptoms and failures.
• Administer all safety activities. Coordinates all emergency preparedness practices, policies, and procedures.
• Track performances on control items. Ensure compliance. Design and implement new as well as update existing standards.
• Audit performance, document findings, and develop corrective action plans.
• Oversee, contribute to, and support daily routine management activities including the GBS Processes/Tools in the day-by-day work.
• Establish and negotiate cell goals and manage Action Plans for area/cell of responsibility cell goal achievement.
• Improve equipment reliability using Predictive Technologies (PdM).
• Participate in continuous improvement projects using QIS, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizens, and other continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge of common steel manufacturing processes and capabilities
• Knowledge of equipment systems and controls (mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.)
• Use of computer aided design (CAD): 2D drawing, editing, analysis
• Familiarity with Maintenance Management Software, Work Order and PM Processes, Microsoft Office, Project

We Offer

• Life/ AD&D/ LTD/ STD
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred with 3 years of experience OR HS Diploma/GED and 5+ years of job-related work experience in lieu of degree.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Utilities, Overhead Cranes, Mobile Equipment, Switch Yards, Truck Scale Systems, Baghouses and HVAC.
• Knowledge and experience with predictive, preventative, and proactive maintenance methods.
• Experience teaching and enhancing direct reports skillsets and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good knowledge of AC/DC controls, motors, and transformers.
• Ability to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical problems.
• Good communication and leadership skills with ability to develop strong working relationships in all areas of contact.
• Ownership mindset
• Able to work a day shift, but must also be available on an on-call basis for nights and weekends.

Apply today and take the next step in your electrical maintenance leadership career.

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