Supervisory Electrician / Maintenance Manager Position Summary This dual-role leader is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility equipment, utilities, and electrical systems in a 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment. The role combines advanced electrical expertise with hands-on leadership of a nine-person maintenance team, balancing floor support with planning, reporting, coaching, and other management responsibilities. What the Team Needs
- A team player who acts as the coach and day-to-day leader of a nine-person maintenance team.
- A strong people manager who can mentor, train, encourage, develop, and appropriately hold employees accountable.
- A calm, fair, and responsible leader who operates with integrity and stays composed under pressure.
- A hands-on manager who will work alongside the crew when needed while also managing scheduling, documentation, reporting, and administrative work.
- Strong computer skills, including email, Excel, reporting tools, and CMMS maintenance systems. Key Responsibilities
- Perform and supervise electrical work in compliance with the National Electrical Code, Oregon licensing requirements, and company safety standards.
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical, controls, automation, PLC, VFD, servo, robotics, and production-equipment issues.
- Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including work orders, schedules, equipment history, inspections, and CMMS records.
- Oversee repair and maintenance of industrial machinery, utilities, and facility systems such as pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and fabrication.
- Lead, coach, train, and hold maintenance employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, workmanship, and continuous improvement.
- Drive equipment reliability and downtime-reduction initiatives while developing and maintaining SOPs, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
- Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with applicable sanitation, regulatory, and workplace requirements.
- Support operations as needed and prioritize team workload, repairs, projects, contractors, and preventive maintenance. Required Qualifications
- Current Oregon Supervising Electrician license required. A lower-level license may be considered only if the candidate is already qualified and scheduled to test for the Supervising Electrician license within the next few months.
- 6-10 years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance, electrical, or technical operations.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, automation, machinery, and facility systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop employees, communicate clearly, solve problems, prioritize work, and remain effective under pressure.
- Intermediate or better proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially email and Excel, plus experience with CMMS platforms.
- Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and applicable regulatory requirements.
Physical & Work Environment This position combines desk-based management work with active work in an industrial facility and may involve standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and working around machinery, noise, dust, heat, cold, fumes, vibration, and wet conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. This description summarizes the general nature and level of the work and is not intended to list every duty. Responsibilities may change based on operational needs.
Pay:
$125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
Industrial electrician: 5 years (Required) maintenance or technical management: 5 years (Required) industrial facility systems: 5 years (Required) Multi-trade industrial maintenance and repair: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Supervisory Electrician's license in Oregon (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Salem, OR 97302 (Required)
Work Location:
In person