Shift Manager - Electrical Maintenance

Wright Technical Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend/overtime pay

Job summary

Wright Technical Services is seeking a Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance in Cleveland, OH to lead the day-to-day electrical maintenance activities in a heavy manufacturing setting. The role focuses on reliability, safety and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems.

Responsibilities include supervising MTEs, developing maintenance strategies, coaching staff, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Weekends/shift work may be required with overtime compensation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent from an accredited school.
• 2 yrs. of electrical maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing/industrial environment or the military.
• Must be able to work in hot, dusty environment and outdoors in all weather.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Electrical Maintenance Employees daily.
• Develop into a maintenance expert for electrical and automation systems.
• Coach employees and ensure tools/knowledge are available to safely perform work.
• Manage spending budget using project management skills.
• Interact with cross-functional teams and suppliers to maintain equipment reliability.
• Develop maintenance strategy to ensure high equipment reliability.
• Weekends/shift work may be required with extra compensation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs

Process automation

Drives

Instrumentation

AC/DC industrial control

Power distribution

AC/DC motors

Job description

Our client, a highly respected metals company, has immediate opportunities for Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance positions at the Cleveland, OH facility. The Shift Manager Electrical Maintenance is a front-line supervisory position that is responsible for managing the day-to-day electrical maintenance activities within the respective area(s) of responsibility to ensure a reliable, safe, and continually improved operation.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Managing the maintenance of electrical equipment and providing the day-to-day supervision of the Electrical Maintenance Employees (MTE) within the assigned department/area
• Develop into a maintenance expert for the electrical and automation systems within assigned area
• Act as a coach to employees and ensure that they have the tools and knowledge required to safely perform their job
• Manage spending budget using project management skills, and a thorough understanding of the processes needed to properly maintain the equipment in assigned area
• Interact with Purchasing, Operations, Maintenance, Op Tech/Continuous Improvement, Accounting, Engineering, Vendors and Suppliers and counterparts from other plants
• Develop a maintenance strategy that would ensure a high level of equipment reliability
• Weekends and shift work may be required - extra compensation offered
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent from an accredited school
• 2 yrs. of electrical maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing/industrial environment or the military (can include internships, open to new grads)
• Must be able to work in a hot, dusty environment, including climbing stairs, ladders, and walking inclines. Also, able to work/walk safely on uneven surfaces and outdoors in all weather
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3 years of electrical maintenance experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing/industrial operation or the military
• Experience working with a unionized workforce
• Experience working in a Steel mill
• Experience working with PLCs, process automation, drives, instrumentation, AC/DC industrial control, power distribution, and AC/DC motors
• Working knowledge of basic mechanical equipment such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps and process water systems, mechanical power transmission, lubrication, and overhead cranes