Remote Mechanical Supervisor – Field Electrical Lead

Kion Group AG; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a field leadership professional to lead electrical installation crews and manage complex retrofit projects in customer facilities. You will coordinate cut-ins, upgrades, and outages, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Strong skills in electrical drawings, PLC I/O, and troubleshooting are required, with travel to sites as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, controls engineers, and mechanical teams to minimize downtime and maximize

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installation crews and subcontractors while maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and schedule commitments.
• Plan and coordinate electrical cut-ins, equipment replacements, system upgrades, and retrofit installations in operational facilities.
• Evaluate existing electrical infrastructure and develop safe installation sequences that minimize customer downtime.
• Coordinate outage windows, startup activities, and commissioning efforts with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Mechanical Teams, customers, and other trades.
• Monitor installation progress, manpower utilization, quality performance, and schedule adherence.
• Provide regular project updates regarding site status, manpower, schedule, and performance.
• Attend and lead daily site meetings, standups, and project reviews.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layouts, PLC I/O drawings, and engineering revisions.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and controls issues during installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Support Controls Engineering teams with system testing and issue resolution.
• Apply Expertise In: Industrial electrical distribution systems, Motor controls, PLC-controlled conveyor systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Safety circuits, Photo eyes and barcode scanners, Remote I/O systems, Automated material handling equipment.

Job description

Dematic is seeking a field leadership professional to lead electrical installation crews and manage complex retrofit projects in customer facilities. You will coordinate cut-ins, upgrades, and outages, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Strong skills in electrical drawings, PLC I/O, and troubleshooting are required, with travel to sites as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, controls engineers, and mechanical teams to minimize downtime and maximize