Instrumentation & Electrical Supervisor

ADP, Inc.; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MOVA Metals in Freeport, TX seeks an Electrical Supervisor to lead electrical design, maintenance and plant improvements for HYDRO and PYRO facilities. You will oversee power distribution, supervise instrumentation teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years hands-on experience and 3+ years supervision is required, along with high voltage DC know-how, ladder logic programming and proficiency in Excel/Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 3 years supervisory experience required.
• High voltage DC power experience is required.
• Ability to program ladder logic programs; Excel and MS Office skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Consult, coordinate and participate in potential engineering projects, changes to equipment design or operational procedure.
• Oversee and assist with designing, implementing and improving electrical systems, equipment, facilities, components and systems to increase plant performance or safety.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design, equipment specifications and safety standards.
• Supervise, review and document power distribution system and participate as owner’s representative in related projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Electrical design

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location : Freeport, Texas Posted:10/1/2026

Reports to : Maintenance Supervisor FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

About the Company:

MOVA Metals is a global technology leader in the recovery of critical metals and innovator in renewable energy. Having serviced the oil refinery industry since 1973, MOVA is the world’s largest recycler of spent petroleum catalysts. We use hydrometallurgical operations to produce the pure oxides of molybdenum and vanadium. These unique patented operations allow us the flexibility to optimize metal content in spent catalyst. Our processes deliver a sustainable alternative to landfilling and exporting of hazardous materials. We are the leading Verified Recycler and Reclamation Facility of spent catalyst globally. The process recovers molybdenum and vanadium that are then reused in chemical and metallurgical applications by major catalyst producers, steel and battery manufacturers.

Position Summary:

The Electrical Supervisor duties and responsibilities include:

• Consult, coordinate and participate in potential engineering projects, changes to equipment design or operational procedure.
• Oversee and assist with Designing, implementing and improving new electrical systems, equipment, facilities, components and systems to increase plant performance or safety.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design, equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Ensure the plant is maintained in accordance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards.
• Supervise, review and document power distribution system.
• Participate as Owner’s representative in projects related to power distribution.
• Perform and review calculations, as needed, to support recommended engineering changes.
• Administer supervision to maintain all instruments and electrical equipment is in accordance with company procedures and policies and make sure work is conducted in a safe manner.
• Train and discipline employees of instrumentation and electrical group.
• Review employee performance periodically.
• Responsible for anything related to housekeeping in electrical and instrumentation areas.
• Review Work Orders and log sheets and take corrective action when needed.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment and order as needed.
• Maintain records of failed electrical equipment.
• Review Root Cause investigations of any electrical equipment failures. Help maintenance record the necessary data to limit electrical failures.
• Generate reports on electrical equipment failures.
• Monitor electrical parameters of both the HYDRO and PYRO plants.
• Monitor electrical maintenance conducted on both the HYDRO and PYRO plants.
• Inspect the 138 KV substation.
• Administer and support all GMR policies and/or applicable state/federal employment laws including safety and human resource policies.
• Train, mentor, coach and evaluate electrical personnel to ensure quality, safety, and prioritization of work.
• Prepare performance appraisals.
• Develop the annual electrical budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering is required, and a minimum of five years hands‑on work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience is required. 3 years Supervisory experience is required.
• High voltage dc power experience is required.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office, are required.
• Ability to program ladder logic programs.
  

Working Conditions:

• Work will be performed in a plant facility, outdoors in all weather conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind and precipitation. Work may be performed in tight, confined spaces that require appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Regularly exposed to dust, noise, odors, chemicals and fumes. Appropriate PPE will be provided and employees are required to wear designated PPE at all times.
• Nights, weekends and holidays may be required per the established schedule or as needed to meet production goals.

Physical Requirements:

• Push, pull and lift a minimum of 50 pounds of material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test and employment physical including a drug and alcohol test.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.