Maintenance Electrical Supervisor - Richmond, TX

ADM; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM in Richmond, Texas seeks a hands-on Maintenance Electrical Supervisor to lead plant-wide electrical maintenance activities, develop technicians, and drive reliability improvements. You will coach electricians, plan preventive and corrective work, and troubleshoot MCCs, VFDs, motors, and PLC-based controls to minimize downtime.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance and prior supervision, with strong problem solving, safety compliance, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in industrial electrical maintenance, automation, or related field.
• Experience supervising technicians or coordinating maintenance work across shifts.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to perform structured root cause analysis and document technical work.
• Experience with CMMS (Maximo or equivalent).
• Technical training program or apprenticeship in industrial electricity or automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily electrical maintenance work, set priorities, assign resources, and coach technicians for safe, high-quality repairs.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance with Operations to reduce production disruption.
• Troubleshoot motor control centers (MCCs), drives (VFDs), motors, distribution, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
• Support PLC-based controls, HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, and coordination with control engineers on changes.
• Use downtime data and root-cause analysis to reduce recurring failures and improve asset reliability.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve plant stability, throughput, and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering and plant operations on network reliability and data visibility initiatives.
• Assist with controls upgrades, capital projects, documentation, and change control.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance planning

Industrial automation

Root cause analysis

Education

Technical training program in industrial electricity or automation

Tools

Maximo

CMMS

HMI/SCADA

PLC programming

Job description

Maintenance Electrical Supervisor - Richmond, TX

The Opportunity

Build a more reliable, connected, and efficient manufacturing operation at ADM in Richmond, Texas. We are seeking a hands‑on electrical maintenance leader who can develop talented technicians, solve difficult equipment problems, and help advance industrial automation and process‑control capabilities. This role offers a chance to make a measurable impact on plant performance while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT teams on sustainable improvements.

Overall Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate plant‑wide electrical maintenance activities to maximize safe equipment availability and reliability. Lead and coach electricians and maintenance technicians; plan preventive and corrective work; and support troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems. Ensure team members have appropriate tools, training, and resources while complying with ADM safety expectations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable process‑safety requirements. The position supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation and requires availability when plant needs arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily electrical maintenance work, set clear priorities, assign resources, and coach technicians to deliver safe, high‑quality, timely repairs.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules with Operations and other departments to reduce production disruption.
• Guide complex troubleshooting of motor control centers (MCCs), drives (VFDs), motors, electrical distribution, field instrumentation, and automated process equipment.
• Support PLC‑based controls, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial communications, and control‑system troubleshooting; partner with control engineers and integrators on programming or system changes.
• Use work‑order history, downtime trends, condition‑monitoring results, and root cause analysis to eliminate recurring failures and improve asset reliability.
• Identify automation and process‑control opportunities that improve plant stability, throughput, quality, energy efficiency, and operator effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, and plant operations on industrial network reliability, manufacturing systems integration, and data‑visibility initiatives.
• Support controls and electrical upgrades, capital improvements, commissioning, documentation, change control, and effective handover to operating teams.
• Improve preventive maintenance plans, electrical drawings, control‑system backups, spare‑parts practices, and work‑order documentation using systems such as Maximo.
• Assess repair‑versus‑replace and redesign decisions with a focus on safety, total cost, maintainability, and long‑term reliability.
• Enforce electrical safety and permit‑to‑work requirements, including lockout/tagout, arc‑flash protection, and hazardous‑location practices; support OT cybersecurity standards.
• Develop team capability through training, coaching, cross‑functional collaboration, and consistent troubleshooting and maintenance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance, automation, controls, or closely related experience, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment.
• Experience supervising technicians or coordinating technical maintenance work, with the judgment and communication skills to lead priorities across shifts.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Ability to apply structured root cause analysis, document technical work, and drive measurable reliability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to use standard computer applications and learn computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including Maximo or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical training program, apprenticeship, or equivalent education in industrial electricity, electrical technology, industrial maintenance, or automation.

Preferred Technical Expertise & Credentials

• Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms; HMI/SCADA, distributed control systems (DCS), and process‑control integration.
• Industrial Ethernet and industrial networking, variable frequency drives, motion control, and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in oilseed or grain processing, chemical processing, solvent extraction, or other continuous‑process industrial environments.
• Engineering or technical degree; familiarity with OT cybersecurity, system backup and recovery, and controls change management.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Able to climb stairs, lift up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods, work at heights, bend or kneel, and qualify to wear respiratory protection when required.
• Work may involve heat, cold, dust, and other industrial conditions. Availability to respond to plant needs outside standard hours is expected.

Experience Substitution

• Extensive relevant industrial electrical maintenance experience (typically 8-10+ years), especially in oilseed, grain, chemical, or solvent extraction operations, including leadership responsibilities, may substitute for formal education.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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