Senior Site Electrical Supervisor

Durr Systems LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Systems USA is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Supervisor to lead on-site electrical activities for industrial systems. You will coordinate subcontractors, ensure adherence to drawings and codes, and serve as a key liaison among project teams, customers, and commissioning personnel.

The role requires 3+ years in electrical installation supervision, experience with power-distribution systems, and knowledge of Ethernet/PROFINET networks.

Qualifications

• Master electrician or comparable qualification required.
• 3+ years of electrical installation supervisory experience.
• Experience leading industrial electrical installation for machinery or large-scale production systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical installation activities at customer sites.
• Manage electrical subcontractors; monitor safety, quality, schedule, and contract completion.
• Serve as site liaison among project management, engineering, site leadership, subcontractors, trades, customers, and commissioning teams.
• Ensure installations conform to drawings, specs, codes, and quality standards.
• Lead site coordination meetings and document decisions; issue minutes and follow-up actions.
• Troubleshoot installations and controls hardware/software during startup and commissioning.
• Travel ~90% and be available for evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Skills

Master electrician

Electrical supervisor

Industrial electrical installation

Power-distribution systems

Industrial networks (Ethernet, PROFINe

Education

Master electrician training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead and coordinate electrical installation activities at customer sites.
• Manage electrical subcontractors and monitor performance, safety, quality, schedule, and contract completion.
• Serve as the site liaison among project management, engineering, senior site leadership, subcontractors, trades, customers, and commissioning teams.
• Ensure electrical installations conform to engineering drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards.
• Conduct pre-job walkthroughs with trade councils and resolve jurisdictional or work-demarcation issues.
• Lead internal and subcontractor site-coordination meetings, document decisions, and issue meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
• Resolve field installation, coordination, and minor engineering issues in partnership with the appropriate technical teams.
• Support customer bulletins, field orders, change requests, and other project documentation.
• Create and monitor contractor punch lists through final completion.
• Coordinate subcontractor equipment testing, documentation, turnover, and handoff to commissioning personnel.
• Verify hardwired electrical installations and support equipment startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot controls hardware, software, industrial networks, and installation-related issues.
• Record baseline data, collect project-performance information, mark up drawing changes, and generate reports as required.
• Participate in and actively support all site safety, quality, and housekeeping programs.
• Provide standby and customer support as needed.
• Work collaboratively on major projects and independently on smaller assignments.

What You’ll Bring

• Technical training as a master electrician, electrical technician, electrical installation specialist, or a comparable qualification.
• At least three years of electrical installation supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading industrial electrical installation work for machinery, equipment, or large-scale production systems.
• Experience installing power-distribution systems and heavy-duty electrical stations.
• Experience installing, testing, and measuring industrial networks such as Ethernet and PROFINET.
• Working knowledge of applicable European and U.S. electrical codes and standards, including EN 60204-1, UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and working effectively within union and labor-relations environments.
• OSHA 30 certification and working knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical installations and controls hardware and software during startup and commissioning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel approximately 90% and work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on project needs.

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team delivering complex, state-of-the-art industrial systems.
• Work on high-impact projects from installation through startup and commissioning.
• Take on a visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence safety, quality, execution, and customer outcomes.
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass additional drug testing during employment in accordance with company policy.
• Must adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use their hands and arms. The role requires close and distance vision and the ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Workdays and hours vary based on project and customer requirements. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Dürr Systems, LLC

has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations. Dürr employs people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.

Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be responsible for any placement fees associated with such candidates.

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